This page contains links to resources and tools for public authorities to use in implementing and fulfilling their obligations under the FOI Act, and promoting awareness of the Act amongst their staff and customers.
Implementing the Act for the first time
This page contains implementation guides for public authorities which are implementing the Freedom of Information Act for the first time.
This page links to a practical guide to awareness raising and training for staff on the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
Using IT systems to manage requests
This page contains information about our Generic User Specification for public authorities setting up IT systems to manage requests for information under FOI, the Data Protection Act and the Environmental Information Regulations.
This page provides the FOI logo for download. The logo can be used by any public authority which is subject to the FOI Act, provided that it is used in accordance with the Basic Design Guidelines.
Guidance on publication schemes
This page contains information for central government departments and non-departmental public bodies on producing and maintaining the publication schemes required by section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This page contains guidance for all public authorities on producing and maintaining an online log of information disclosed in response to Freedom of Information requests.
Leaflets and posters for the public
DCA no longer produces posters and leaflets about Freedom of Information. This page contains a link to the Information Commissioner’s website where FoI posters can be ordered or downloaded.