Does Ireland have a Freedom of Information Act?
The Freedom of Information Act 2014 gives each individual legal rights to access both personal and non-personal (corporate) records, to have personal records amended or deleted where the information is incorrect or misleading and the right to seek reasons for decisions that affect him/her.
What is FOI Ireland?
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act came into effect on 21 April, 1998. The Freedom of Information Act 2014 was enacted on 14 October, 2014. Under FOI you have a right to: access records held by a Government Department or certain public bodies.
How long does copyright last in Ireland?
70 years
Copyright protection expires 70 years after the death of the author/creator irrespective of the date on which the work was first lawfully made available to the public or whether the work is ever lawfully made available to the public.
How do I request a FOI in Ireland?
Submit the request in writing to the FOI Body that holds the records you are looking for….How do I make an FOI request?
- specify that the request is being made under the FOI Act.
- be clear enough so that the public body to whom the request is addressed understands what records are being requested.
Who is subject to FOI?
Which organisations are covered by the Freedom of Information Act? The Act covers central government departments and the executive agencies and public bodies they sponsor. It also covers parliament, the armed forces, devolved administrations, local authorities, the NHS, schools, universities and police forces.
Can I copyright something for free?
If you don’t officially register a copyright, this is absolutely free. You might need additional intellectual property protection as well, but most copyright protections are free and automatic.
Can you copyright something by mailing it to yourself?
The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a “poor man’s copyright.” There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration.