Freedom of Information Act. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of public access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that general right, and places a number of obligations on public authorities. The Act applies only to public authorities and not to private entities. The Act... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20462
Freedom of Information Act. Came into force on 1 January 2005 and allows members of the public to request access to information held by public authorities. The Security Service is not subject to the Act. (See: Access to information).
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