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WorksheetsH Admin Freedom of Information Act Tik Tok
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What prompts Dorothy to contact the council at the start of the video?
She wants details about a new housing plan
She counted broken kerbstones on the village green
She is requesting funding for a parade
She needs the council's recycling policy
Under the Freedom of Information Act, who can make a request for information?
Only journalists
Only council employees
Any member of the public
Only elected officials
How long does the council have to respond to a Freedom of Information request?
10 working days
20 working days
30 calendar days
60 working days
Which of the following is a reason the council might withhold information?
It would make the council look good
It might endanger national security
The requester is from another village
The information is older than 10 years
What must the council provide if they refuse to release information under an exemption?
Silence — no reply needed
A refusal notice explaining which exemption applies and why
A promise to release the information next year
A referral to the local newspaper
Which additional rule applies when an exemption might be used to withhold information?
The council must delete related files
A public interest test must be completed
The council must charge a fee before replying
The requester must prove they need the information
Which type of request can be made verbally, according to the video?
Requests under the Environmental Information Regulations
Requests requiring personal medical data
Requests for planning permissions only
Requests for election results
What benefit does the video suggest comes from having an organized publication scheme?
It reduces the need to hire more staff
It makes dealing with future requests easier and faster
It guarantees positive press coverage
It exempts the council from the law
What example of council information does Dorothy specifically ask for in the film?
The chairman’s holiday photos
The recycling policy and projected carbon footprint
Recipes used in the council canteen
The council’s favorite music playlists
What advice does Sharon (from Eastern West council) give about responding to requests?
Always refuse requests to avoid trouble
Deal with requests as soon as possible to avoid last-minute searching
Only respond if the requester is a local resident
Forward all requests to the police first
