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Frequently Asked Questions

These pages contain frequently asked questions about the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, the Data Protection Act 1998, and records management. Questions are grouped by topic. Select a topic to see the questions.

• Responding to requests for information
  • Answering requests
  • When staff are away from the office
  • Sent by email
  • For particular types of information (e.g. exam scripts and teaching materials)
  • From particular types of people (e.g. students and journalists)
  • If you are part of an academic unit
• Types of information the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act applies to
• Responsibilities under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and the Data Protection Act
  • Members of staff
  • Honorary members of staff
  • Students
• Commercial issues
• Information and records management
  • Information management
  • Information retention
  • Electronic records management
• Anonymisation
• Information and guidance
• Microsoft users tips

Page last updated: Friday January 29 2010