More information for ther public on these Acts can be found on the Information Commissioners Office website, the independent body responsible for access to information.
Further guidance for practicitioners is available from the Ministry of Justice (www.justice.gov.uk)who are responsible in goverment for upholding justice, rights and democracy. Previously this was the Department for Constitutional Affairs and the website still holds archive advice and guidance.
Both Acts can be purchased from HMSO or are avaliable in full on their website free of charge .........(Freedom of Information Act 2000, Data Protection Act 1998.) |