RFIs in reverse
13 September 2012
The Freedom of Information Act extends access to non-personal data held by public bodies. Karen Wontner examines the implications for procurement departments
From January 2005, most public-sector procurement departments will have to act promptly when asked to provide information. Unless valid reasons can be given, information must normally be provided within 20 working days.
The UK Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 extends the Data Protection Act's access rights, and covers a wide range of non-personal...