The Freedom of Information Act
How the Freedom of Information Act can apply to your business
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act provides the public with a general right of access to information held by public authorities. These include:
central government and government departments
local councils
state schools, colleges and universities
police forces and prison services
hospitals, doctors' surgeries, dentists, pharmacists and opticians
businesses owned by public authorities
But the FOI law does not only affect public authorities. It can have a significant impact on businesses in all sectors.