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Freedom of Information

PDP's legal notice

Updated: 04/07/08

The small size of the group and the knowledge of the course leader meant that all my questions were answered and I returned to work with more confidence than I had before
Terry McCarthy –
Head of Casework Parole Board for England and Wales

Delivered in a small workshop and facilitated by two experts - there was excellent group participation and input on the Freedom of Information Act
Mark Stradling – Corporate Strategy Officer Daventry District Council

I found the course very useful. It was innovative on many different levels. First, it was good to restrict numbers - this led to a relaxed atmosphere in which each delegate felt free to interject with questions rather than being "talked at". Second, the length of the course was right - sufficient information about the subject but not too much. Finally, the course materials were very good. All round a very good course
Janine Leigh, Thames Water

I found the session to be extremely useful. Damien covered all aspects of EIR in a thorough and entertaining way and I would recommend this seminar to anyone interested in gaining a good grounding in EIR

Carol Fuller County Information Systems Consultant, Bedfordshire County Council

Freedom of Information Journal

This FOI journal is designed to assist all those working on Freedom of Information issues to stay fully informed of FOI news, developments and to receive invaluable and timely advice from the experts in this important field.

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5th Annual Freedom of Information Conference

12th & 13th May 2009
London, UK

This unique 2-day Conference gives delegates up-to-the minute advice and practical guidance in handling key FOI compliance issues.

The Conference is accredited by the Law Society with 12 CPD Points.

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Freedom of Information Workshops - 2008

We run the UK's most highly respected practical training courses that deal with all areas of FOI compliance. Each of our Workshops and Seminars includes plenty of time for delegates to ask questions of the expert Workshop and Seminar leaders.

The leaders of the Workshops are the country's foremost FOI experts. As with our highly-regarded data protection training courses, delegates are encouraged to bring questions to the sessions. During each Workshop, the Workshop leaders will set out the legal requirements of the FOI law followed by practical exercises and further instruction.

Workshops take place at 4 or 5 star conference hotels in central locations in the venue city and venues will be confirmed 14 days before the Workshop date. Lunch is included.

All FOI training workshops are fully accredited by the Law Society.

Please click the links below for course outlines, venues and dates:

:: FOI Practical Training Level 1 - Essential Knowledge
:: FOI Practical Training Level 2 - Applying the Exemptions
:: Understanding the Environmental Information Regulations
:: FOI in Scotland
:: Records Management I
:: Records Management II
:: Re-Use of Public Sector Information new training course
:: FOI and Data Protection – how they work together (Scotland)
:: FOI and Data Protection - how they work together (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) new training course

In addition to the FOI Workshops listed above, we can provide tailor-made sessions at your place of work or a location of your choice, please contact us for further details.

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FOI Workshops - Dates and Locations:

FOI Practical Training Level 1 - Essential Knowledge
with Jackie Gray, Associate with Dickinson Dees LLP

This Workshop is designed to help those who will be on the receiving end of requests for information and those who advise and assist them.

London Wednesday, 8th October 2008

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FOI Practical Training Level 2 - Applying the Exemptions
with Jackie Gray, Associate with Dickinson Dees LLP

This Workshop will analyse in-depth the workings of the FOI exemptions. We will consider how the exemptions operate and the guidance available as best practice. For those in the public sector, we will consider best practice on how to analyse and apply the FOI exemptions and how best to explain their application in response letters.

London Thursday, 9th October 2008

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FOI and Data Protection – how they work together (Scotland)
with Christine O'Neill and Grant Campbell, Partners Brodies' LLP

This Workshop will explain the key legal principles which govern when personal data should and should not be released in response to subject access requests and FOI requests.

Edinburgh Monday, 15th September 2008
Glasgow Tuesday, 10th March 2009
Edinburgh Wednesday, 16th September 2009

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FOI and Data Protection - how they work together (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
with Damien Welfare, barrister at 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square new dates

This Workshop explains the key principles underlying the differences between these important laws, including when personal data should and should not be released in response to subject access requests and FOI/EIR requests.

Manchester Wednesday, 10th September 2008
Belfast Wednesday, 15th October 2008
London Monday, 10th November 2008
London Monday, 23rd March 2009
London Monday, 28th September 2009

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Records Management I new course dates
with Philip Jones, Head of Information Governance at Staffordshire County Council

Belfast Monday, 22nd September 2008
London Monday, 3rd November 2008
Manchester Monday, 19th January 2009
London Monday, 23rd March 2009

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Records Management II new course dates
with Philip Jones, Head of Information Governance at Staffordshire County Council

Belfast Tuesday, 23rd September 2008
London Tuesday, 4th November 2008
Manchester Tuesday, 20th January 2009
London Tuesday, 24th March 2009

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Understanding the Environmental Information Regulations ( EIRs )
with Damien Welfare, Barrister at 2-3 Gray's Inn Square.

This Workshop equips practitioners to recognise and handle practical issues arising under the Regulations with confidence, and to avoid the pitfalls of dealing with information requests under the wrong regime.

London Tuesday, 21st October 2008
London Thursday, 26th March 2009
London Thursday, 1st October 2009

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Re-Use of Public Sector Information
with Rosemary Jay, Partner at Pinsent Masons.

This Workshop is designed to support those who are dealing with the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005.

London Monday, 3rd November 2008
London Monday, 23rd March 2009

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FOI in Scotland with Hazel Moffat
with Hazel Moffat, Partner in DLA Piper's Public Law & Regulatory Department and the firm's principal specialist in FOI issues.

The session will be particularly beneficial for individuals who deal with FOI issues on a day-to-day basis or at a management level, as the sessions will focus on the practical issues in compliance rather than a theoretical perspective, and there will be plenty of opportunity to brainstorm issues and learn from the experiences of other organisations.

~~Glasgow~~ ~~Thursday, 23rd October 2008~~ no more bookings being taken