Freedom of Information for Decision Makers is an intensive one day course for people charged with making decisions in relation to applications for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, which was enacted on 14 October 2014. Reference will also be made where appropriate to the repealed FOI legislation (1997 and 2003) and to Data Protection legislation and obligations under it regarding Personal Data. The purpose of this course is to bring participants through the different Parts (1-7) of the new Freedom of Information legislation and to explore with them the implications for their organisations.
Freedom of Information for Decision is a one day course that is delivered in person at the IPA.
Scheduled dates are available on the IPA website www.ipa.ie.
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Category | Management Development, Management & Leadership Development |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Start Date | 23rd April 2026 |
| Course End Date | 23rd April 2026 |
| Course Duration | One Day |
| Course Time | 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. on scheduled dates (weekday) |
| Course Fee | POA |
Freedom of Information for Decision Makers is an intensive one day course for people charged with making decisions in relation to applications for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, which was enacted on 14 October 2014.
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