Freedom of Information Act 2000: Implications for Employers

• Author:
• Bill Carr

The Freedom of Information Act gives individuals and businesses a general right of access to information held by public authorities, whether obtained before or after the Act was passed on 30 November 2000. It will be implemented in stages, with full implementation by January 2005. Any businesses dealing with public authorities will be concerned about keeping their commercially sensitive information confidential.

The implementation of the Act is to be policed by the Information Commissioner. ... (733 more words)

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