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What is the act about?
The act is intended to create openness within all public authorities and Government by giving individuals more access to information. The Act provides a general right of access to non personal information held by public authorities, although there are a few exemptions. The exemptions allow public authorities to legitimately withhold information under certain circumstances.
The act also requires public authorities to produce a publication scheme, which details the types of information held by the authority. Torbay Council's publication scheme can be accessed here: publication scheme
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I request information?
- What is a publication scheme?
- Is there any information that may not be disclosed to me?
- Is a fee required for the information I have requested?
- Who is the Information Commissioner and what is his role?
- What do I do if I have a complaint?
- Where can I find guidance relating to Schools?
For further information and guidance on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 contact the Information Compliance Team or the Information Commissioner.
Disclosure Log
The Disclosure Log provides a quick way to see some of the disclosures made under Access to Information legislation, which the Council considers to be of wider public interest.
Related Documents
Freedom of Information GuideAll documents open in a new window. Need more help with documents? View the Document Help page.
Related Websites
- Information Commissioner's Office
- Local Government Ombudsman
- Ministry of Justice
- Office of Surveillance Commissioners
Related Tasks
Contact Information Compliance
- Tel: 01803 207467
- Email: foi@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: N/A
