We take our responsibilities under the freedom of information act 2000 and environmental information regulations eir 2004 seriously. You asked that the foreign and commonwealth office fco should provide. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 foia. Information requested under the freedom of information act 2000. Document status owner director of governance author director of. I would be very grateful if you could provide me with the following. Your request has been handled under the freedom of information act 2000 foia. Request for information under the freedom of information. I write in connection with your request for information received on 16th december.
The freedom of information act 2000 gives every uk citizen the right to request certain information held by the public bodies and organisations, including the. This log includes responses to requests for information under the freedom of information act 2000 disclosed in full or in part since 1 january 2018 which are of public interest andor include information not otherwise available on the gdcs website. The freedom of information act and the dpa 2018 come under the heading of information rights and are regulated by the ico. General number of sites number of employees number of it staff annual it budget. Its application is limited in scotland which has its own freedom of information legislation to uk government. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 the foi act i refer to your request of 3 june 2016 under the foi act, which you clarified on 8 july 2016. Under the foi act, can you please provide a spreadsheet containing the following raw data for all grades 6 and above, nonclinical staff. Dec 18, 2019 freedom of information policy this policy sets out the groups response to request for information and for using the publication scheme under the freedom of information act 2000. Under the freedom of information act and the environmental information regulations you have a right to request any recorded information held by a public authority, such as a government department, local. Freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. When a person makes a request for their own information, this is a data protection subject access request. Making a request for information applicants will not be required to mention the foi act when making a request for information.
Your request made under the freedom of information act 2000 1 how many computers do you have in your organisation. Use this form letter template to file a freedom of information act request for documents. I am writing in response to the request you made to bbsrc under the freedom of. Freedom of information act may refer to the following legislations in different jurisdictions which mandate the national government to disclose certain data to the general public upon request. Freedom of information act 1966, law requiring that u. Freedom of information act 2000 access introduction. It aims to promote a culture of openness and accountability in the public sector, by providing people with a general right of access to all types of recorded information. How to use the freedom of information act with pictures. National health service expenditure thank you for your enquiry of 26 june 2019, which we have considered under the terms of the freedom of information act 2000 the foi act. It may also be required to release information, including personal data and commercial information, on request under the environmental information regulations 2004 or the freedom of information act 2000.
Response from northampton general hospital nhs trust ngh. The freedom of information act foia gives the right to request access to government records to any person for any reason, whether the person is a u. The freedom of information act foia is a united states federal law that grants the public access to information possessed by government agencies. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Request for information under the freedom of information act 2000. This guide will explore what is covered by the act, how branches can use the act, obligations of public authorities under the act and. I am pleased that we are now able to provide you with a response to your request as shown below. Could you please tell me the annual expenditure of the nhs and how much of. Freedom of information act united states wikipedia. The freedom of information act foia is a federal statute that allows individuals to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent records are claimed as exempt from disclosure under one or more of the nine 9 exemptions of the freedom of information act.
The freedom of information act 2000 foia and the environmental information regulations 2004 eir give you the right to request recorded information held by the council. The foia grants any person the right, subject to certain exclusions, to any type of recorded information held by a public authority within 20 days of the request even information prior to enactment of the lawunless there are clear extenuating circumstances. Southampton city council maintains a log of all its responses to information requests in the disclosure log. Your request made under the freedom of information act 2000. Your request under the freedom of information act 2000 1. Request information freedom of information requests. If yes, please can you outlinewhat expenditure has occurred and break down. It aims to promote a culture of openness and accountability in the public sector, by providing people with a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities. Freedom of information act article about freedom of.
Since 1 april 2016, monitor and nhs trust development authority are operating as an integrated organisation known as nhs improvement. Freedom of information request 34615 question 2b please refer to question 1b and c. How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the freedom of information act foia, how much it costs and how long it takes. Information act, which was received on friday 4 december 2015. The freedom of information act foia generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement. The names of all organisations charged with corporate. The freedom of information act, or foia, was signed into law by president lyndon johnson in 1966, giving the public the right to access records from any. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 the foi. How many victims of crime have been dealt with under the code of practice for victims of crime in the years september 2015 august 2016 and 2016 2017 how many times has a victim of. I would like to make a request under the freedom of information act please. I understand that i do not have to specify particular files or documents and it is the departments responsibilty to provide the information i. The freedom of information act 2000 provides public access to information held. The foia grants any person the right, subject to certain exclusions, to any type of recorded information held by a public authority within 20 days of the requesteven information prior to enactment of the lawunless there are clear extenuating circumstances.
I would like to request a fleet list with the following information. If yes, what isare the urls and when were they set up. This precedent sets out a form of wording to use when making a request under the freedom of information act 2000 fia 2000. The freedom of information act 2000 is an act of the united kingdom uk parliament defining the ways in which the public may obtain access to governmentheld information. The freedom of information act foia 2000 department of health. Before you complete this form, please read the following notes carefully. This guide sets out the key steps for using the freedom of information a ct to obtain information from government and public authorities.
Freedom of information act 2000 definition of freedom of. On behalf of the competitive enterprise institute cei, please consider this request pursuant to the freedom of information act foia, 5 u. The freedom of information act 2000 and data storage. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 the foi act i refer to your email of 23 january 2018 in which you requested information under the foi act from nhs improvement. A list of all events open to the public hosted by your forces police and crime. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 the foi act i refer to your email of 20 september 2016 in which you requested information under the foi act from nhs improvement. Freedom of information policy this policy sets out the groups response to request for information and for using the publication scheme under the freedom of information act 2000. For example, it doesnt apply to the federal judiciary, congress, or units within the executive branch whose sole duty is to assist the president. I would like to request information under the freedom of information act.
Foia request a request made under the freedom of information act is to be made to request information from government agencies to make certain agency information available for public inspection and copying, and to allow public access agency records, subject to statutory exemptions. Before the trust is required to respond, a request will have to satisfy certain conditions. If the information you want is not already published by the council your request for information will be dealt with under the freedom of information act or the access rights available to you under other legislation, such as the environmental information regulations 2004 or the data protection act 2018. Request for information under the freedom of information act 2000 precedents. The act defines agency records subject to disclosure, outlines mandatory disclosure procedures, and defines nine exemptions to the statute. For more information, please view the guide to accessing treasury records. It creates a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by most uk public authorities, including us.
Thank you for your request under the freedom of information act 2000 the act dated 11 january 2018. I would be interested in any information held by your organisation regarding my request. Freedom of information act 2000 uk legislation that guarantees public access to information. Software contracts freedom of information the national archives. Id like to request any email correspondence between doctor salem madi and dr renata riha nhs lothian. Your foia request for treasury department records has to meet the following criteria before treasury can take action.
The freedom of information act 2000 grants members of the public, as well as businesses and journalists, a right to access information held by government bodies and some other types of. I set out below your requests together with the answers to each of your questions. We will be using a combination of manual refreshes using pxe boot imaging and automated. Freedom of information foi act 2000 this guidance from 1 january 2005 when the freedom of information act 2000 foia comes fully into force, there will be a legal right for any person to ask a school for access to information held by that school. Environmental health 2 pennsylvania avenue hagerstown, maryland 21742 24033400 voice 24033391 tdd 24033424 fax. Document status owner director of governance author director of governance date of origin december 2019. What high ranking officials are members of certain groups. The freedom of information act was passed on the 30th november 2000 and came into force on the 1st january 2005. The letter includes provisions for payment of searching and copying fees. Information act, which was received on tuesday 5 july 2016. The freedom of information act foia is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government.
Request under the freedom of information act 2000 the foi act i refer to your email of 8 may 2017 in which you requested information under the foi act from nhs. An act to make provision for the disclosure of information held by public authorities or by persons providing services for them and to amend the data protection act 1998 and the public records act 1958. Freedom of information act 2000 request for information. Cei is a nonprofit public policy institute organized under section 501c3 of the tax code and with research, investigative journalism and publication functions, as well as an active.
I have previously sent a foi request with regards to server maintenance contracts san. Crown prosecution service, business information systems, corporate services division, floor 7 north, rose court, 2 southwark bridge, london se1 9hs. Right to know request thank you for your request under the freedom of information act 2000 the act dated 30 november 2017 for the following information. The freedom of information act was passed on 30 november 2000. How many computers within milton keynes hospital nhs foundation trust are currently running the windows. Since 1967, the freedom of information act foia has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency.
Freedom of information act 1982, the australian act. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 ref no. Any information released in response to a request is regarded as being published and therefore, in the public domain without caveat. The applicant can request that information be communicated by. Your request under the freedom of information act 2000 i write further to your request made under the freedom of information act received by the office of the police and crime commissioner for thames valley the opcc. Request under freedom of information act 2000 request ref.
We are dealing with your request under the provisions of the freedom of information act 2000. Question 3 no officers have selfdeclared themselves to occupational health with problems relating to. Request for information under the freedom of information act 2000 the following public law guidance note provides comprehensive and up to date legal information covering. For a request for information to be valid, the request must be in. We are now pleased to respond to your request for information under the foi act. Question 3 no officers have selfdeclared themselves to occupational health with problems relating to drug or alcohol misuse. Requests can be made in the name of an individual or an organization including a corporation, partnership, or public. Request for information under the freedom of information act 2000 ref no. Requests can be made in the name of an individual or an organization including a corporation, partnership, or public interest group. The intent is to allow private individuals and corporations reasonable access to information while minimizing the. The freedom of information act, environmental information regulations and inspire regulations give you rights to access official information. Please state the number of patients that your board transferred to private.
How many devices laptops, computers, tablets, smartphones does your nhs trust manage. Your request under the freedom of information act 2000. Does your organisation advertise or spend any money on facebook. The freedom of information act foia doesnt cover all government offices. Foi02237v8f2ln thank you for your correspondence dated 18 january 2017 and your request for information under the freedom of information act regarding hospice funding. How to make a freedom of information foi request gov.
Freedom of information act 2000 request for information thank you for your request for information received on 28 september 20 in relation to the county durham and darlington nhs foundation trust trust. The information i require is in relation the organisations software contract. I am writing to request information under the freedom of information act 2000. I am required by the freedom of information act 2000 the act to handle all requests in a manner that is blind to the identity of the requestor. Below is information about requesting records from the treasury department. All nhs bodies will have a policy on managing requests for information in accordance with their legal obligations. This guidance is to help schools ie governing bodies, headteachers. Aug 19, 2019 the freedom of information act 2000 gives every uk. It should be noted that appropriate mitigation measures have been taken to manage the risks these represent. Freedom of information act 2000 request for information thank you for your request for information received on 19 january 2015 in relation to the county durham and darlington nhs foundation trust trust. Freedom of information act united states of 1966 freedom of information act 2000, the uk act. Id also like to request any email correspondence between dr madi and dr tom mackay nhs lothian. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 foia thank you for your request for information, which was received by the nottinghamshire office of the police and crime commissioner on 22 september 2014.
The freedom of information act will extend this right to allow access to all types of corporate, business information held. I note you seek access to the following information. Request under freedom of information act 2000 thank you for your request for information which we received on 15 october 2019. How many computers within milton keynes hospital nhs foundation trust are currently running the windows 7 operating system. The freedom of information act 2000 provides public access to information. Request under the freedom of information act 2000 the foi act. It is the implementation of freedom of information legislation in the united kingdom on a national level. It must be in writing and signed by the person making the request. The intent is to allow private individuals and corporations reasonable access to information while minimizing the risk of harm to any entity. Information requested under the freedom of information act 2000 further to your request of 30 january 2017, i am now able to provide you with the information requested in regard to private mental health care. Who can request records under foia digital media law project.
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