IMTS

Level

Introduction and Update

Course Dates

7th October 2010

London

(Course Code FOI/10/10)

8th February 2011

Exeter

(Course Code FOI/02/11E)

17th February 2011

Sheffield

(Course Code FOI/02/11S)

15th June 2011

Birmingham

(Course Code FOI/06/11)

19th July 2011

Newcastle upon Tyne

(Course Code FOI/07/11)

*Venues subject to change until two weeks prior to event

There is a perception in some areas of the public that they can access everything held by public authorities. This course will use practical examples to examine the truth behind this and will give special emphasis to:-

• Definitions and scope of both Acts

• How and when exemptions/exceptions should be applied

• How to apply the public interest test

• The comparisons with other legislation and also between each of the two Acts

• Fees

• The Codes of Practice

• Definition of environmental data

• Publication Schemes

• Need for Records Management

Other delegates on this course have commented "The enthusiasm of the speaker was very good and engaged better understanding and concentration", " A very good first step into the world of information governance"," Found it really useful, a really good introduction to FOI and EIR"

Duration: 5 Hours (CPD Points)

Course Times: 10.00 to 16.30

Price: £200 for the first delegate                                                                                                             20% reduction for subsequent delegates (from the same organisation on the same course)

Speaker: Alan Stead