Access to Information
General
Requests for information are normally administered under the
following provisions;
Freedom of Information Act 2000
(FoI)
This provides a general right of access to recorded information
held by public authorities.
Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)
This gives individuals certain rights regarding information held
about them.
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR)
This provides members of the public with the right to access
environmental information held by public authorities. Environmental
information is broadly defined. More>
Publication Scheme
As of January 2009, all authorities will adopt a scheme
which lists information under seven broad classes.
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How to make a request
Requests for information to this Council should be made to:
The FoI Unit
Legal & Regulatory Services
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Barry
CF63 4RU
Email: FoiUnit@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Further Information and Useful Links
Further information on the details of the access regimes can be
obtained from the Information Commissioner's Office.
Information Commissioner's Office -
Wales
Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5FL
Tel: 029 2044 8044
Fax: 029 2044 8045
Email: wales@ico.gsi.gov.uk
Website: http://www.ico.gov.uk/
Further information on details of the legislation and the Re-Use
of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 can be obtained from
the Office of Public Sector Information
Website: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/.
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