Information Request Pack (DP & FOI)

A guide to accessing information held by the University. Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, individuals have rights in regard of obtaining information held by the University. Appropriate information request forms are attached.

Data Protection / Freedom of Information Co-ordinators

Most University departments have a nominated Data Protection / Freedom of Information Co-ordinator. This person is nominated by the Head of department and provides first-line support to departmental staff. A University of Leicester central service account is required to log in and view the list of co-ordinators (by following the link above).

Data Protection Site

Guidance about current Data Protection legislation and how it is implemented at the University of Leicester.

Freedom of Information Site

Guidance about current Freedom of Information legislation and how it is implemented at the University of Leicester. (This site includes a link to the University of Leicester Records Management Code of Practice.)

Freedom of Information Publication Scheme Site

The Freedom of Information Act places an obligation on public authorities to adopt and maintain a publication scheme. Such schemes must set out the types of information the authority publishes, the form in which it is published and details of any charges. The Publication Scheme for the University of Leicester can be accessed on this website by following the link above.

Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer Contact Details

For further information about Data Protection or to request information, please contact the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer.

For further information about the University's Freedom of Information Publication Scheme including details of charging, or to request information available through the scheme, please contact the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer.

Information Commissioner's Website

Further information about the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts can be obtained from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website.