The Freedom of Information Act came into effect on 1 January 2005. The Act gives the general right of access to all types of ‘recorded’ information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities.

The Agency has two main responsibilities under the Act – the first is to produce and maintain a Publication Scheme (a guide to the information held by the Agency) and the second is to deal with requests for information.

Click the link to view the Agency Publication Scheme Booklet.  Any questions are comments about the Publication Scheme should be directed to the Administrative Director.

The Freedom of Information Act does not affect the right of individuals to confidentiality in accordance with Article 8 of the Human Rights Act (1998), the Data Protection Act (1998) and common law.  The Agency is committed to providing openness and transparency within the organisation whilst maintaining confidentiality.

Records Management

Click the link to view the "Good Management and Good Records" Document