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Information principles 


Audit Commission FoI principles

The six key principles of the Audit Commission approach to Freedom of Information are outlined below and explained further in the Information principles document.

  • Principle 1: openness in its publications
    The Audit Commission will be as open as possible in the information it can publish.
  • Principle 2: presentation of business
    The Audit Commission will present its business in clear language taking account of different needs where possible.
  • Principle 3: publishing on the internet
    The Audit Commission will use the internet as its primary publishing medium.
  • Principle 4: providing a prompt and comprehensive response
    The Audit Commission will provide a prompt and comprehensive response to requests for information.
  • Principle 5: providing a right of complaint
    The Audit Commission will provide a right of complaint where a member of the public is not satisfied with the response received.
  • Principle 6: providing information free of charge
    The Audit Commission will provide information free of charge where possible.