Course Summary

Our Freedom of Information (Scotland) Requests and Exemptions online training course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Freedom of Information (FOI) expectations and requirements for Scottish public services, ensuring full compliance with current guidelines and regulations.

Attend to learn how manage requests under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), including the appropriate circumstances for refusals. Understand the rules and guidance on exemptions and exceptions for FOI and EIR requests and how to apply the public interest test to assess disclosure and protect confidential information where required.

Gain tips and tools to review and improve your procedures to increase efficiency and transparency in the handling and response of FOI requests. Implement best practices to foster public trust. You will learn how to self-assess to ensure you are meeting the expected transparency standards, and meeting requests in a timely manner.

Discuss your challenges and questions with our expert trainer. This is your opportunity to enhance your confidence in navigating various requests and organising your internal structure ensuring you meet the highest standards.