Here is a brief description of recent policy changes. Please make yourself aware of the changes, as they may also impact training requirements.

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Freedom of Information Group Policy

What has changed?

There is now an additional comment about referring applicants to other organisations if the Trust does not hold the information.

The background section of Appendix 5 now includes consideration of complaint or legal correspondence which may be considered under the FOI Act.

The Roles and Responsibilities section now contains the message that exemptions should not be assumed by departments – they need to be confirmed by the FOI Officer.

Read the policy here or search in the Policies and Documents Library.