Freedom of information act 2011 laws of the federation of nigeria arrangement of sections 1. Promotion of access to information act 2 of 2000 english text signed by the president published in gg 20852 of 3 february 2000 commencements see s. Right of access to information a person affected by an act of an foi body and who has a material interest in a matter affected by the act or to which it relates has the right to make an application to the head of foi body. The freedom of information act 1989 i committee membership mrs vicki dunne mla chair mr john hargreaves mla deputy chair ms meredith hunter mla ms mary porter am mla member to 23112009, former deputy chair secretariat dr brian lloyd secretary from 260710 dr hanna jaireth secretary 840925809, 251109462010. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. Learn more about the freedom of information act foia at dha and how the dha freedom of information service center has principal authority to ensure ha, dha, and its components military medical support office, pharmacoeconomic center, and the uniformed services university of the health sciences are in full compliance with the requirements of the foia. This is a guide of the information routinely made available to the public at harpers dental practice, search in accordance with the freedom of information act, 2002. As many public bodies in scotland for example, educational bodies are controlled by the scottish parliament, the 2000 act would not apply to them, and thus a second. The freedom of information act 2000 provides public access to information held by public authorities.
Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and arefreedom of information referenced with annotations. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in. Act binds the state part ii publication of certain documents and information 7. It also allows to the industrial spy, the activist, the fraudster, and general all round villain. The central government passed the freedom of information act in december 2002. Health records and information privacy act 2002 no 71 contents page contents page 2 15 news media 14 16 group practices 14 17 specific exemptions icac, police. The freedom of information act, 1999 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past.
The act replaced the access provisions for uk public records set out in the public records act 195867 and also governs access to information held by most public sector bodies. Detailed analysis of the indian freedom of information act 2002. Ombudsmans office is responsible for parts 6 and 7 except sections 981 to 3, 5 and 6 and 99. Amidst an extraordinary flurry of activity during a lame duck legislative session, congress has enacted, and the president has now signed into law, a statute containing a provision that directly amends the freedom of information act regarding foia requests that are made to agencies within the intelligence community. A person has a material interest if the consequences or effect of the. Agencies, duties of when applying act agencies are to give effect to this act in a way that a assists the public to obtain access to documents. This act shall apply to other federal bodies and institutions. Freedom of information act 2002 was the precursor to right to information act, 2005 of parliament of india. Freedom of information act requests as a state institution, the university of illinois is subject to the illinois freedom of information act foia. Foi act 2000 30 november 2000 implementation obligation for public bodies to introduce publication schemes 2002 2004 obligation for public bodies to answer requests for information from 1 jan 2005 statutory instruments secondary legislation for detail and additional public authorities.
Methodology the paper began with the exploratory study on the content of freedom of information act 2011. Western australian legislation freedom of information act 1992. The reprint shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day reprints act 1992 s 5c. The act provides public access to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them.
Where a public authority intends to disclose any information or record, or part thereof, on a request made under this act which relates to, or has been supplied by a third party and has been treated as confidential by that third party, the public information officer shall, within twentyfive days from the receipt of a request, give written notice to such third party of the request and of the. The paper was a survey research and the data was collected mainly from secondary sources derived from. This compilation was prepared on 15 february 2012 taking into account amendments up to act no. Freedom of information scotland act 2002 the 2002 act or the scottish act certain information can only be obtained under the environmental information regulations 2004. Jan 26, 2019 guide to the information published by harpers dental practice. Mississippi department of environmental quality mdeq risk evaluation procedures for voluntary cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, subpart ii, feb. The freedom of information scotland act 2002 provides similar. Freedom of information scotland act 2002 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 april 2020. Extension of time limit for granting or refusing application 7. This includes being able to find out how much they cost and how decisions have been made.
The freedom of information act, 2002 indian kanoon. See end of document for details view outstanding changes scotland act 2002 2002 asp the bill for this act of the scottish parliament was passed by the parliament on 24th april 2002 and received royal assent on. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. Department of the attorneygeneral and justice is responsible for parts 1 to 5, sections 981 to 3, 5 and 6 and 99 and. Its provisions apply in england, wales and northern ireland, but not in scotland which has its own similar, though different, act passed by the scottish executive on 28 may 2002. This revised act is an administrative consolidation of the freedom of information act 1997.
Presidential assent was provided soon after, more than 18 months. Information about this reprint this act is reprinted as at 1 july 2009. Pdf international perspectives on freedom of information, as they appear in. The access provisions of the freedom of information act came fully into force in january 2005. Nigeria freedom of information act 2011 and its implication. Freedom of information act, harpers dental practice, bolton. Part 1access to information held by scottish public authorities. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Freedom of information in the united kingdom wikipedia. Health records and information privacy act 2002 no 71.
The access provisions of the freedom of information act came fully into force. What is the freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives any person, including u. Family name last name given name first name middle name. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. In brief, this legislation allows joe public access to most information held by public authorities. This right to access is limited when such information is protected from disclosure by one of foias nine statutory exemptions. Freedom of information act 1992 preliminary part 1 s. The freedom of information scotland act 2002 or foisa came into force on 1 january 2005. Information commissioners office ico refers to the regulatory body for the act. Publication of information concerning functions, etc. It is the implementation of freedom of information legislation in the united kingdom on a national level. It covers public bodies over which the scottish parliament has jurisdiction, fulfilling a similar purpose to the uklevel freedom of information act 2000.
The panamanian government enacted a law in january 2002 and then promptly. Freedom of information scotland act 2002 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 february 2020. Under foisa, a person who requests information from a scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority subject to certain conditions and exemptions set out in the act. The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be.
Freedom of info around the world national democratic institute. The freedom of information scotland act 2002 asp was an act of the scottish parliament passed in 2002. On 1st january 2005 the freedom of information act takes effect. Information act 2011 with the view to assessing its implication for records and office security management. Initial request a request to a federal agency for access to records under the freedom of information act. Scottish bodies are covered by the freedom of information scotland act 2002. Proc r in gg 27406 of 22 march 2005 judicial matters amendment act 66 of 2008 17 february 2009 s. Freedom of information scotland act 2002 legislation. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Under the freedom of information scotland act 2002 the foi act you have the right to know how public services like healthcare improvement scotland are organised and run. This act may be called the freedom of information act, 2002. Commissioner and the chief executive of the national archives pdf, 1. The campaign for freedom of information suite 102, 16 baldwins gardens london ec1n 7rj tel.
Subject to the provisions of this act, all citizens shall have freedom of information. Promotion of access to information amendment act 54 of 2002 15 january 2003 s. The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes section. Freedom of information act of 2002 india wikipedia. Freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for federal agency records. However, providing this information may assist uscis in locating the records and information needed to respond to your request. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. When a person makes a request for their own information, this is a data protection subject access request. Dpa means the data protection act 1998, relating to the processing of personal data, and applying in the uk up to 25 may 2018. The freedom of information act and the dpa 2018 come under the heading of information rights and are regulated by the ico. Registered office as above a short guide to the freedom of information act and other new access rights version 1. A short guide to the freedom of information act campaign for. Freedom of information scotland act 2002 wikipedia. All federal agencies, including epa, are required to make requested records available unless the records are protected from disclosure by certain foia exemptions.