Freedom of Information Act

Welcome to Edge Hill University's Freedom of Information website. The links to the left will assist you in finding information relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Edge Hill University's publication scheme. A hard copy is available Publication Scheme - Freedom of Information Act 2000 [PDF].

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act came into force on 1st January 2005. It gives the public a right of access to information held by public authorities. The definition of a 'public authority' includes all universities, further education colleges and 6th form colleges. Any person who makes a request to Edge Hill University for information must be informed if the University holds it and, subject to exemptions, be supplied with the information within 20 working days.

Edge Hill University is committed to the principles of openness and transparency and therefore fully supports this increased public access to information. However, not all information held by the University can be released. The University may still not be able to release information for a number of reasons, such as data protection, confidentiality, health and safety or to protect its commercial interests. We aim to provide information free of charge but sometimes we may need to make a charge towards administrative costs. If this applies to your request, you will be contacted before the information is provided. Hard copies of documents may be available upon request.

Requests for information should be made in writing and sent to:

Freedom of Information
Strategic Planning & Policy Unit
Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire L39 4QP
Email: foi@edgehill.ac.uk

You should include your name, a correspondence address and as much detail as possible about the information you require.

For further information about the Freedom of Information Act and your rights please see the Information Commissioner's Office website.

Requesting your personal information

Requests for copies of your own personal information held by the University are processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

You can apply in writing to:

Mrs Lisa Cobain, Policy Officer
Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP
Email: dataprotection@edgehill.ac.uk

Edge Hill University welcomes feedback on our policies and procedures.