Hey!! The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’) came in to effect in January 2005, for the purpose of increasing the operational transparency of public authorities.

Kingston University is defined as a public authority under the Act, and is committed to managing the associated obligations in an effective manner.

The two principle responsibilities set out in the Act are to:

-Maintain a publication scheme which functions as a guide to information that is routinely published by the University;

-Respond to individual requests for information.



Key principles The following key principles guide the work of information Services and the VCASD in relation to Freedom of Information requests:

-Exemptions and the public interest test will be applied robustly in line with the Act;

-Where information is currently available elsewhere we will refer applicants to this;

-No personal information – defined as including personal data as specified by the Data Protection Act 1998, plus individual e-mail addresses, direct dial and mobile telephone numbers, salary or any other financial data relating to individuals – will be released without prior consultation by the VCASD with the person(s) involved;

-Nothing directly relating to a member of the University Operations Board, the Academic Board or the Board of Governors or the papers of these bodies will be released without the approval of the Head of Secretariat, and/or the University Secretary if deemed appropriate;

-Where it is proposed to release any data, the Legal & Regulatory Policy Compliance Manager (or their nominee) will advise if the Senior Management Group member responsible for the area in question, should be made aware of this and offered the opportunity to comment;

-The FOI Officers supported by the Resources & Compliance Team will in all cases work closely, where appropriate, with the Directors or Heads of Sections who are data owners;

-The Press Office and Director of Marketing & Communications will be advised of FOI requests from journalists and offered the opportunity to comment before the information is released.


Freedom of Information Policy of Kingston University London








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