via OUT-LAW News
Companies that carry out functions of a public nature will not have to handle Freedom of Information requests, the Ministry of Justice announced yesterday. Proposals to extend the régime to the private sector will not progress at this time.
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Hazel’s comment:
Does anyone know where this decision leaves providers of careers guidance services to young people in England? It seems to me, but I’m no expert, that some services will be fully covered by the FoIA (those directly provided by local authorities), some may be brought under the umbrella in the future (services contracted to a private company) and some may never have to consider providing information under this law (charities).
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