The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), UK, has launched a step-by-step guidance document for researchers to manage requests for research data under Freedom of Information (FoI) and Environmental Information Regulation legislation.
While researchers routinely share data with each other as part of their normal business, they are not so familiar with the often daunting task of responding to Freedom of Information or Environmental Information requests, it has been observed. To help jump this hurdle, JISC has created a simple to use set of questions and answers to help navigate the subject. The information provided will support researchers in responding to requests and in liaising with FoI practitioners or Information Officers in their institution. The guide will also help researchers address issues of confidentiality, privacy, ethics and security, making responding to FoI requests easier.
This guide, written specifically for researchers, adds to the current resources available from JISC Legal and JISC InfoNET on Freedom of Information and managing research records.
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