Course description
The IPA Freedom of Information for Decision Makers. This interactive one day workshop is for those who are charged with making decisions in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014 on behalf of their organisation.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and understanding to respond to an FOI request (for either personal or non-personal information) of behalf of their organisation and in accordance with the legal obligations of FOI Act 2014.
The first half of the day will look at all aspects of the administrative process whilst the second half will focus on all aspects of the exemption process.
Freedom of Information for Decision Makers is a one day course and is delivered in person by a subject matter expert.
Scheduled dates* include:
- 22 February 2024
- 4 April 2024
- 22 May 2024
- 27 June 2024
- 29 September 2024
- 28 November 2024
*Dates may be subject to change.
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