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Online Course on Freedom of Information
\nfor Accountants\"Freedom<\/h2>\n

Anyone working for a public authority or company wholly owned by a public authority needs to understand the Freedom of Information Act 2000. They need to know how and when they must respond when individuals request the information that is held about them.<\/p>\n

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This course enables learners to understand the legal responsibilities, the policies and procedures that need to be followed and how to put them into practice. It shows what is meant by “access to information”, what the law says and what needs to be done to comply. The decision making process is explained as well as the rules, how to manage confidential information and what all of this means for your organisation.<\/p>\n

Freedom of Information for Accountants enables the learner to understand:<\/h3>\n

\u2022 The rights the public has to apply for information so that requests can be responded to appropriately and efficiently
\n\u2022 When and how requests need to be logged
\n\u2022 What action needs to be taken to promote good records and information management
\n\u2022 What policies need to be put in place, why and how to implement them
\n\u2022 How to comply with the law and continue to provide services effectively to the public<\/p>\n

Learning outcomes<\/h3>\n

What the law says<\/strong>
\n\u2022 What is \u201cAccess to Information\u201d?
\n\u2022 Who does the Freedom of Information Act apply to?
\n\u2022 What rights do people have to access information?
\n\u2022 When does FOI apply?
\n\u2022 What is a Publication Scheme?
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Duties and obligations<\/strong>
\n\u2022 What rights does an applicant have to see the information requested?
\n\u2022 What happens if an applicant is not clear about the information they want?
\n\u2022 What limitations are there on what applicants can ask for?
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Decision making<\/strong>
\n\u2022 What rules do we have to work within?
\n\u2022 What kind of information is covered by exemptions?
\n\u2022 What about personal information?
\n\u2022 What about commercial information given in confidence?
\n\u2022 What happens if we disclose confidential information?
\n\u2022 What powers does the Information Commissioner have?
\n\u2022 What is the ultimate sanction for non compliance with FOI Act?
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Policies and procedures<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Do we have to log all our requests and if so how?
\n\u2022 What help is available to ensure best practice?
\n\u2022 What if the way we manage our information is not very good?
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Target audience for Freedom of Information for Accountants<\/h3>\n

This course is relevant for accounting and finance professionals at all levels.<\/p>\n

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To purchase a course or to try a free module please register. Registration is free and there is no obligation to purchase. Just click the button below:<\/p>\n

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