eight absolute exemptions are there to the uk freedom of information act.
how many absolute exemptions are there to the uk freedom of information act?
eight
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exemptions designated "absolute exemptions" have no public interest test attached. the act contains eight such exemptions:





























bullet::::- information that is accessible by other means (s.21)





























bullet::::- information belonging to security services (s.23)





























bullet::::- information contained in court records (s.32)





























bullet::::- where disclosure of the information would infringe parliamentary privilege (s.34)





























bullet::::- information held by the house of commons or the house of lords, where disclosure would prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs (s.36). (information that is not held by the commons or lords falling under s.36 is subject to the public interest test)
freedom of information act 2000
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three features of the uk freedom of information act deserve special mention, as they differ from the position in many other countries.





























bullet::::1. requests by individuals for access to their own personal information are dealt with outside the act for most practical purposes. they are dealt with under the data protection act 1998 once it has been determined that the exemption for first party personal data is engaged, although some key provisions remain applicable e.g. the right of complaint to the information commissioner.
freedom of information act 2000