Freedom of Information - Exemptions
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, there are two categories of exempt information.
- Absolute Exemptions - do not require the University to consider disclosure in the public interest, nor is it required to state whether or not the information in question is held.
- Non-absolute Exemptions - do require the University to consider the public interest in confirming or denying that the information exists and in disclosing information.
Where the University is claiming an exemption under the Act, it must inform you of the specific exemption which is being claimed and why it applies, and it must do so within 20 working days of a request being received.