Freedom of information act

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 2004 provide a right of access to information held and recorded by public authorities. General Practices are defined under the FOI Act as public authorities for the provision of general or personal medical services provided under contract. Therefore, information held relating to these services may be requested under the FOI Act and/or the EIR Regulations and any information requested should be provided unless an exemption in the FOIA or an exception under EIR applies.

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