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A quiz on the Freedom of Information Act in Ireland

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Freedom of Information

Question 1 of 10

1

In what years was the Freedom of Information act created and amended?

Select one of the following:

  • 1992 & 2009

  • 1997 & 2009

  • 1997 & 2003

  • 1999 & 2010

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

What is the Official Secrets Act 1963?

Select one of the following:

  • A law put in place to ensure a person could not disclose another persons secrets.

  • A law that was put in place to ensure not all of the government matters were discussed or leaked to the public.

  • A law that ensured every citizen had the right to have a secret in their private life.

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

The National Archives act of 1986 meant all government records were made available after how long?

Select one of the following:

  • 30 years

  • 10 years

  • 15 years

  • 40 years

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

The Freedom of Information Act 1997 gave the citizen which extra rights?

Select one or more of the following:

  • The right to consult official records.

  • The right to update and correct personal information.

  • The right to be given an explanation of public decisions.

  • Access to information included in cabinet papers made available after 5 years.

  • The right to seek information of other members of the public.

  • The right to seek private information on members of the public interest.

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

The 2003 amendment meant what changed in the Freedom Of Information Act?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Introduction of fees when seeking information.

  • Abolishment of fees when seeking information.

  • The wait for cabinet papers to be made available was increased from 5 to 10 years.

  • The wait for cabinet papers to be made available was decreased from 10 to 5 years.

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

When was the last amendment to the Freedom of Information act made?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2013

  • 2014

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

How did the 2014 amendment change the FOI act?

Select one or more of the following:

  • It means every government department has to publish information of their activities.

  • Widened the number of public bodies that must adhere to the FOI act.

  • Changed the time of public records back to 10 years.

  • Allowed the government to reject requests of information on individuals.

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

When applying to a public body for an FOI request it is crucial to state you are making the request under the FOI act.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

What are the time limits when requesting under the FOI?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Acknowledged within 2 weeks

  • Responded to within 4 weeks

  • Acknowledged within 3 weeks

  • Responded to within 3 weeks

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

If you are unhappy with an internal review of information who must be contacted?

Select one or more of the following:

  • The company again.

  • Information Commissioner.

  • The Freedom of Information Ombudsman.

Explanation

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