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Apologies for cross posting I'm posting the following information (with permission of the listowner) following recent discussions on the subject of FOI - I hope you find it of interest. Freedom of Information A practical guide to implementing the Act Kelvin Smith This book is a practical guide to the implementation of Freedom of Information Act 2000. Its combination of descriptions, checklists, models and practical examples will enable all those involved in the discharge of this important enactment to do so without fear or worry. Written by an expert at the National Archives, it avoids describing freedom of information in legal terms and instead focuses on implementation of the Freedom of Information Act from a user's point of view; pointing the reader to those parts of the Act which will affect implementation procedures. Time is running out in the countdown to full implementation of the Act by January 2005 so this practical guide provides the reader with all of the necessary information to make sure they are compliant in the most efficient manner possible covering both preparing for implementation (staffing infrastructure, action planning, records management and training) and actual implementation (use of IT, logging systems and handling requests). The book also includes an examination of how FOI links with other legislation such as Data Protection and Human Rights. Full of checklists and toolkits, the book also comes with free downloadable training materials. Key areas covered include: * background to the act * the legislation * exemptions * publication schemes * enforcement and appeal * records management * data protection, human rights and other legislation * staffing and training * getting ready for Freedom of Information. This is essential reading for all in public services work, particularly those involved in customer enquiries, record keeping and policy making. May 2004; 200pp; hardback; 1-85604-517-X; £39.95 Facet Publishing books can be ordered from Bookpoint Ltd at the following address: Bookpoint Ltd Mail Order Dept 130 Milton Park Abingdon Oxon, OX14 4SB Tel: +44(0)1235 827794 Fax: +44(0)1235 400454 E-mail: [log in to unmask] For further information about the above please contact: Mark O'Loughlin Marketing Executive Facet Publishing 7 Ridgmount Street London WC1E 7AE Web: www.facetpublishing.co.uk Tel: +44(0)207 255 0594 Fax: +44(0)207 255 0591 E-mail: [log in to unmask]