Information Sharing Handbook

Author: Claire Bessant; Phil Tompkins
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781853285899
Published In: September 2009
Format: Paperback , 320 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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This handbook provides a practical explanation of how the law regulates the sharing of information.

Part 1 explains the obligations imposed on public authorities, private organisations, and individuals by the key legal provisions. It explores the basic administrative principles underpinning public authority information sharing. Furthermore, it highlights numerous provisions which provide authority to share information, and similarly identifies provisions which restrict information sharing. Detailed consideration is given to the Data Protection Act 1998, the Human Rights Act 1998, the duty of confidentiality, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

Part 2 explores information sharing issues arising in specific areas; employment, health, children, business and criminal justice.

A key component of this text is its focus on the interaction between the various legislative provisions. Written by academics and solicitors who teach and advise on information law, it uses real life examples, practice guidance, flowcharts and checklists to demonstrate when and how information can and must be shared. The book will be invaluable to solicitors and other professionals whether they advise the public or private sector about information sharing.

Part 1 - Legal Regimes:
1. Public authorities and disclosure of information;
2. Information sharing and data protection;
3. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004;
4. Miscellany of legislative provisions;
5. The duty of confidence;
6. The Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention;
7. Disclosure and court proceedings;
Part 2 - Application of the Law:
8. Healthcare;
9. Employment context;
10. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
11. Disclosure of commercial information;
12. Criminal justice.

Claire Bessant is a Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Northumbria. Formerly in practice as a family solicitor, she is also the author of Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004: A Guide to the New Law (Law Society Publishing, 2005).

Phil Tompkins is a Director at Dickinson Dees, Newcastle Upon Tyne, specialising in commercial contracts, data protection and freedom of information.