Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the provisions of the FOIA and EIR are adhered to.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the provisions of the FOIA and EIR are adhered to and in particular that:

  • Routinely published information about the University is made available to the public as a matter of course, and indexed through the Publication Scheme.
  • Information not included in the Publication Scheme is readily available on request and such a request is dealt with in a timely manner.
  • Advice and assistance is provided to anyone seeking information about the University.
  • If information is covered by an exemption, consideration is given as to whether or not the information should be released.
  • All staff are aware of how FOIA and EIR applies to their day to day work.

 

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