BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Training
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information Certification Course
The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information is a comprehensive course that spans over five days with an instructor-led training approach. The course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and its implications for organizations. It covers the legal framework, operational challenges and best practices related to the Act, enabling organizations to comply with the Act’s requirements while managing and responding to information requests appropriately.
The training explores how to develop effective information practices that enhance transparency and public access to information within an organization. It also covers the management of sensitive information and how to balance public interest with privacy concerns.
The course is essential for professionals responsible for handling public records and information governance, providing them with the necessary skills to manage information requests in compliance with the Act.
There are no formal entry requirements
The course fee does not include the exam cost.
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information
- How specific exemptions might apply to requests for information including the application of the public interest test.
- A clear and balanced approach to applying legal judgements in accordance with the law and relevant case law.
- Implementation of internal management procedures to support freedom of information and environmental information legislation.
- Knowledge of the definition of the Act and how it interacts with related legislation, specifically the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Development of internal procedures to support your authority’s compliance with the FOI Act including those relating to internal reviews.
- How to apply the legislation in a practical setting relevant to your work.
- How to prepare clear advice to colleagues as well as the public.
Anyone managing or responding to requests for information from the public or working in this subject area, for instance information managers or Freedom of Information (FOI) practitioners.
- The legislation, codes of practice and ethics within public authorities
- State the different public authorities that are covered by the Freedom of Information Act.
- Describe the need for governance in a public authority.
- The scope and principles of the Freedom of Information Act.
- Explain the purpose of the Freedom Of Information Act legislation
- Describe the principles the FOIA legislation is based on
- Obligations and responsibilities
- Explain good practice in relation to record management.
- Explain the use of publication schemes.
- Disclosure, non-disclosure and exemptions.
- Apply exemptions from disclosure.
- Environmental information and personal data
- Explain the Environmental Information Regulations and the relevance and differences to the FOIA
- Explain the principles and lawful decisions in regards to the Data Protection Act
- The enforcement and appeals process
- Describe enforcement powers
- Describe offences in relation to the disclosure of information.
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Take the official certification exam at Logitrain, a local VUE test centre or online
Course material in digital format is included for flexibility and ease of use
Mock test is included in the full-time courses to assist with your preparation
Our trainers are highly skilled with expertise and extensive hands-on experience
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