The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000

• The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives everyone both within and outside of the University a right of access to information held by University of Derby. It covers all digital and print records and information held by University of Derby whether current or archived.
• There are situations where information is not required to be released and should not be released.
• Personal information is covered by the Data Protection Act.

Publication Scheme

• To help with our obligations under the Freedom of Information Act, University of Derby has already produced a Publication Scheme.
• This details the types of information the University routinely provides to the public and how the public may access the information
• It includes information such as the University structure and organisation, its services and procedures, practices, and guidelines.
• The public have a right to ask for information which is not contained in the University publication scheme
• Please use the Request for Information form to submit your request for any information not included in the University Publication Scheme.

Email requests to: foi@derby.ac.uk

Call: +44(0) 1332 591935 (or Ext.1935)