Overview
Do you often receive FOI requests for commercial information? If so, do they often request sensitive information on who has bid for pieces of work and who you have existing contracts with?
If so and you want to learn how to best apply the necessary exemptions – then our Managing FOI Requests for Commercial and Contractual Information course is just for you.
Attend to improve your understanding of what the legislation states about FOI and commercial interests; learn how to identify requests for commercial information; manage vexatious requests, apply the prejudice test and draft a refusal notice.
Unlocking the Power of Virtual
Our virtual courses have been designed with you in mind. From group exercises in breakout rooms to live chat, whiteboards and interactive polls, we use a range of tools and techniques to ensure that you can connect with your trainer; network and share best practice with your peers and leave the day with the skills you need.
Our courses provide you with an interactive and engaging learning environment that can be accessed from any location, helping you to continue to connect, learn and grow. Click here to discover more!
Please note we will use Zoom to virtually deliver this course.
Lynn is the Information Governance Manager at Leicester City Council. Having previously worked as an MP and MEP’s political assistant, Lynn moved to her local council where she now oversees the Council’s Information Governance agenda including data protection, FOI, information sharing, RIPA and CCTV.
She has also helped health organisations with their information governance procedures.
Lynn is the author of two books, A Practical Guide to Handling Freedom of Information Requests and Data Protection: Compliance in Practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Ascertain what FOI legislation states about commercial interests
- Learn how to manage vexatious requests
- Identify requests for commercial information
- Apply the prejudice test and Section 43 of the FOI Act
- Learn how to draft a refusal notice
