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What is the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act?

April 26, 2017ACT FOI Freedom

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What is the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act?

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOI) came into force on 1 January 2005. The Act gives individuals a general right of access to recorded information that is “held” by public authorities (this includes universities) and places a duty on these bodies to be open and accountable to the public.