freedom of information

Since the full introduction of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in 2005, getting access to publicly recorded data has never been easier. With requests from the general public, potential litigators and the media, public authorities and their contractors are under pressure to respond. Our goal is to advise on these often commercially sensitive requests, ensuring your officers stay within the law.

our clients - public authorities and contractors to public authorities
specialist legal advice - from disclosure of information of third party personal data, appropriate fees limit and the public interest test, to recent decisions by the Information Commissioner’s Office and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and restrictive exemptions
experts in our field - advising clients daily on their obligations under the Act and how to apply the 23 exemptions from disclosure of information
experienced team - having supported clients with requests from the Guardian, News of the World, and MPs acting on behalf of constituents
regular training courses - on the Act and recent decisions by the Information Commissioner’s Office that enforces it

Results: pragmatic advice on complex regulation; peace-of-mind when disclosing; expert advice in a crisis