Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)
The Data Protection Act aims to promote high standards in the handling of personal information, thereby protecting the individual's right to privacy.
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI)
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is intended to promote a culture of openness and accountability amongst public authorities by providing people with rights of access to the information held by them.
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR)
The Environmental Information Regulations give the public access rights to environmental information held by a public authority in response to requests.
