Freedom of information law Books
Guardian Faber Publishing WikiLeaks: Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy
Book Synopsis*New and Updated edition*It was the biggest leak in history. WikiLeaks infuriated the world's greatest superpower, embarrassed the British royal family and helped cause a revolution in North Africa. The man behind it was Julian Assange, one of the strangest figures ever to become a worldwide celebrity. Internet messiah or cyber-terrorist? Information freedom fighter or sex criminal?In this newly updated edition, award-winning Guardian journalists David Leigh and Luke Harding follow the story as it takes on ever-weirder twists and turns. In London, Assange went to ground in the back bedroom of the Ecuadorian embassy. Meanwhile, in a courtroom near Washington, the fate of the US army whistleblower Bradley Manning hung in the balance. And in Hawaii, a young man named Edward Snowden, working as a contractor for the National Security Agency, was about to take WikiLeaks into even darker territory.'A rip-roaring narrative of secrets, tantrums, technological wizardry, personal betrayal and vengeance.' Irish Independent'Excellent.' Sunday Times'Enjoyable... The WikiLeaks founder comes across as a shadowy, manipulative character with the habits of a tramp and the brain of a chess grandmaster.' Spectator'Superbly narrated...unputdownable.' Observer
£10.44
Columbia University Press Troubling Transparency
Book SynopsisTroubling Transparency brings together leading scholars from different disciplines to analyze freedom of information policies in the United States and abroad—how they are working, how they are failing, and how they might be improved, especially the mixed legacy and effectiveness of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).Trade ReviewIs transparency part of the solution or part of the problem of modern democracy? Bringing together some of the world’s leading scholars and practitioners of transparency law, this volume reassesses where we stand fifty years after enactment of the Freedom of Information Act. Its essays offer critical reflections, affirmative fixes, and comparative evaluations, ultimately shedding invaluable light on the romantic notion that sunlight is the best disinfectant. -- David Cole, National Legal Director, ACLU, Professor, Georgetown University Law CenterA breakthrough volume, which stops treating transparency as an obvious good and looks carefully at its costs as well as its benefits. These are the careful studies we’ve been waiting for. -- Jane Mansbridge, Harvard UniversityAn essential intervention that collects the best thinking on the complex relationship between transparency and democracy. -- Tim Wu, Columbia UniversityTroubling Transparency comprises the most important contemporary scholarship on FOIA and its place in the ecosystem of government transparency. Each chapter provides a fresh, often bracing perspective on FOIA’s foundations, its functions, and whether it is serving the lofty democratic and good-government objectives that it was meant to advance. Essential reading for any scholar of government secrecy or accountability. -- Jonathan Manes, University at BuffaloTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Troubling Transparency, by David E. Pozen and Michael SchudsonPart I: FOIA’s Historical and Conceptual Foundations1. How Administrative Opposition Shaped the Freedom of Information Act, by Sam Lebovic2. Positive Rights, Negative Rights, and the Right to Know, by Frederick Schauer3. FOIA as an Administrative Law, by Mark FensterPart II: FOIA and the News Media4. The Other FOIA Requesters, by Margaret B. Kwoka5. State FOI Laws: More Journalist-Friendly, or Less?, by Katherine Fink6. FOIA and Investigative Reporting: Who’s Asking What, Where, and When—and Why It Matters, by James T. HamiltonPart III: Theorizing Transparency Tactics7. The Ecology of Transparency Reloaded, by Seth F. Kreimer8. Monitoring the U.S. Executive Branch Inside and Out: The Freedom of Information Act, Inspectors General, and the Paradoxes of Transparency, by Nadia Hilliard9. Output Transparency vs. Input Transparency, by Cass R. Sunstein10. Open Data: The Future of Transparency in the Age of Big Data, by Beth Simone Noveck11. Striking the Right Balance: Weighing the Public Interest in Access to Agency Records Under the Freedom of Information Act, by Katie Townsend and Adam A. MarshallPart IV: Comparative Perspectives12. The Global Influence of the United States on Freedom of Information, by Kyu Ho Youm and Toby Mendel13. Transparency as Leverage or Transparency as Monitoring? U.S. and Nordic Paradigms in Latin America, by Gregory Michener14. Structural Corruption and the Democratic-Expansive Model of Transparency in Mexico, by Irma Eréndira Sandoval-BallesterosList of ContributorsIndex
£70.40
Princeton University Press Suburbs under Siege Race Space and Audacious
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewNamed an Outstanding Book by the Gustavus Meyers Center for the Study of Human Rights in North America for 1998 "Suburbs under Siege ... is both a worthy addition to the fair housing literature and a valuable study of a state supreme court."--Charles M. Lamb, The Law and Politics Book ReviewTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsPrefaceIBreaking New Ground: The Role of the Courts in Social Change3IILaunching the Mount Laurel Doctrine: "Pack Up and Move to Camden!"15IIIThe View from the Mount30IVJudges into the Fray55VOf Special Masters and the Front Line72VIThe Legislature Strikes Back ...89VII... And the Judiciary Responds: Holmdel and Warren117VIIIThe New World of Judicial Remedies129IXDiscretion and Its Discontents: Checking Abuses148XLeadership in Institutional Reform: Rallying Support for a Vision161XIThe Last Recourse: Why Judges Intervene175XIINational Ramifications: Judges as Social Innovators186Notes209Acknowledgments253Picture Credits255Index257
£80.00
Manchester University Press Ireland and the Freedom of Information Act Irish
Book SynopsisTraces Ireland’s introduction of FOI legislation and considers its use and operation from a series of perspectives, looking at the Irish experience in a truly international contextTable of ContentsIntroduction – Maura Adshead and Tom Felle1. International trends in freedom of information – Nat O’Connor2. Two steps forward and one step back: political culture and FOI – Maura Adshead 3. Freedom of information and national security: where’s the harm in that? – Jennifer Kavanagh 4. Freedom of information and policing: still a very secret service – Richard Dowling 5. FOI and public trust in parliament – Mark Mulqueen6. Freedom of information and the media – a case of delay, deny, defeat? – Conor Ryan7. A glass half full or half empty? Citizens’ experiences with FOI – Tom Felle and Gavin Sheridan8. Reflections on freedom of information: past, present and future – Eithne FitzGerald, John Carroll and Peter TyndallConclusion – Maura Adshead, Tom Felle and Nat O’ConnorIndex
£81.00
Pluto Press Your Right to Know
Book SynopsisIf you've ever wanted to force open the secretive doors of government, this is the guide you need.Trade Review'Information is born free, but everywhere is in chains. Heather Brooke has written the Information Liberation Front guide to end the politicians' enslavement of the facts which belong to the public' -- Greg Palast, author The Best Democracy Money Can Buy'Heather Brooke pulls no punches when it comes to exposing how the government, public institutions and private companies all keep the British public in the dark. Even better, she tells readers how they can successfully challenge the system using the latest public access laws' -- Michael Crick, BBC journalist'Labour had been promising freedom of information for decades. Now we are getting it we need to keep the pressure on, and this is just the book to do that. All journalists should pick up these tricks' -- Jeremy Dear, General Secretary of the National Union of Journalists'Both revealing and practical - a necessary antidote to the British culture of secrecy' -- David Banisar, Deputy Director of Privacy InternationalTable of ContentsForeword by Ian Hislop Introduction Chapter 1 - FOI in practice Chapter 2 - Scotland Chapter 3 - Laws of Access Chapter 4 - Central Government Chapter 5 - Intelligence, Security and Defence Chapter 6 - Transport Chapter 7 - The Justice System Chapter 8 - Law Enforcement and Civil Defence Chapter 9 - Health Chapter 10 - The Environment Chapter 11 - Local Government Chapter 12 - Education Chapter 13 - Private Companies Chapter 14 - Information about Individuals Conclusion Appendix - Letters for requesting information
£20.69
MP-ALA American Library Assoc Foundations of Information Law
Book SynopsisLearning the basic concepts of information law and the many legal concepts that come into play in the field of librarianship can seem like an overwhelming endeavor. Drawing upon the authors’ unique backgrounds in both law and librarianship, this text is designed to empower readers to understand, rather than be intimidated by, the law.Trade ReviewAn exploration of potential obvious and not-so-obvious legal issues is a highlight of the book. Access to information, intellectual freedom, censorship, and the impact of geographic-specific legislation are discussed. These topics are helpfully considered using examples in the context of a librarian’s actual interactions with patrons ... Perfect for novice librarians or readers seeking an introduction to information law."— Library JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Acronyms and Abbreviations Chapter 1. Searching for Information (Law) Chapter 2. Structures and Terminology of the Law Chapter 3. Sources of Legal Rules: Statutes, Regulations, and Constitutions Chapter 4. Sources of Legal Rules: Reading and Understanding Case Law Chapter 5. Laws and Intellectual Freedom Chapter 6. Laws and Intellectual Property Chapter 7. Laws and Information Access Chapter 8. Laws and Law Enforcement Chapter 9. Laws and Professional Practice Chapter 10. Information and Law and the FutureReferences About the Authors Index
£52.50
Edinburgh University Press Presidential Privilege and the Freedom of
Book SynopsisBy drawing on previously unseen primary source material and exhaustive archival research, this book reveals the largely untold and fascinating narrative of the development of the The Freedom of Information Act, and demonstrates how this single policy issue transformed presidential behaviour.
£81.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Free and Regulated Press: Defending Coercive Independent Press Regulation
Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking book provides a systematic, philosophically-grounded reconceptualisation of press freedom and press regulation. In a major departure from orthodox norms, the book argues that press freedom and coercive independent press regulation are not mutually exclusive; that newspapers could be made to compensate their victims, through regulation, without jeopardising their free speech rights; that their perceived public watchdog status does not exempt them; and, ultimately, that mandatory press regulation is not unconstitutional. In doing so, the book questions our most deeply-held, intuitive beliefs about the press and its role in society. Why do we say the printed press has a duty to act as a public watchdog when there is no legally enforceable apparatus by which to ensure it does? Why does government constantly recommend that the press regulate itself when history shows this model always fails? Why do victims of press malfeasance continue to suffer needlessly? By deconstructing the accepted view of press freedom and mandatory regulation, this book shows that both are deeply misunderstood. The prevailing notion that the press must serve the public is an empty relic of Victorian ideology that is both philosophically incoherent and legally unjustifiable. The press is obliged to make good, not do good.Trade ReviewThe merits of this volume are numerous. The “liberation” of the press from its public interest obligations promotes purity of doctrine, which can focus individual legal systems even more on the freedom of debate in public affairs. At least as important is the parallel statement that the reader has a responsibility to be properly informed and cannot expect it from a press regulatory body, and that the democratic public sphere is thus made up of the efforts of many participants readers, advertisers, journalists, and publishers. The recognition of the multifaceted nature of the “freedom of the press” is also an important insight, as a result of which it may be worth rethinking some of the theoretical foundations of the freedom of the press. In addition, the volume argues convincingly that “coercive”—that is, statutory—regulation in the field of the press is not incompatible with protecting freedom of the press. The author thus successfully shakes up “dead dogmas”. Mill himself would be proud. -- András Koltay, National University of Public Service, Budapest * Public Law *Wragg's forensic examination of the fuzziness surrounding the concept of press freedom makes the book a must-buy for university reading lists. -- Mark Hanna, Emeritus Fellow, Sheffield University * British Journalism Review *This is an important book. It is a fine example of the contribution to legal thinking that only academic writers can make. Wragg fulfils his promise to rethink ideas to which the courts and other commentators repeatedly refer, but which they do not explain. -- Michael Tugendhat * Communications Law *A novel, critical, and comprehensive reassessment of the normative underpinnings of press freedom … A Free and Regulated Press will undoubtedly have a major influence on scholarship (and perhaps even policy) on the rationale for and boundaries of press freedom. At the very least, it raises the bar that needs to be met by those who seek to defend the classical normative conception of press freedom and the justifications for its protection from any form of regulation whatsoever. -- Jelena Gligorijevic * Sydney Law Review *Wragg’s book—impressive in both scope and depth of analysis—is set to make a timely, novel, and much-needed contribution to the international press-regulation literature and to spur important debates about the basic values that undergird our thinking in the field. In a scholarly space in which much of even the best work is rooted in outcome preference or policy particulars, this manuscript offers a refreshing intellectual integrity and tackles the much larger and more important task of examining the core philosophical foundations of our most pressing media-freedom questions. I anxiously await it as a reference that I am sure I will cite with frequency, and I know for certain I am not alone in this assessment. * RonNell Andersen Jones, Professor of Law, University of Utah *In A Free and Regulated Press, Paul Wragg offers an original theoretical perspective that challenges a widely held understanding of media freedom. The book then sets out a fresh rationale for press regulation that is rooted in accountability. This is an important contribution to the literature on media freedom, which will interest media scholars and provide an important reference in future debates on media policy. * Jacob Rowbottom, Professor of Law, University of Oxford *In both its breadth and its depth, this intellectual tour de force of press freedom’s history of ideas is unrivalled in legal literature... This book makes a strong and convincing contribution to the debate on freedom of the press and its limits. It will hopefully not only receive the academic praise it deserves, but also the attention of policymakers and practitioners. Anyone working in the area of press freedom and regulation must engage with Paul Wragg’s ideas and observations. Failing to do so would be an inexcusable omission. * Jan Oster, Assistant Professor of EU Law and Institutions, Universiteit Leiden *Paul Wragg’s fresh and exciting take on the subject refocuses our attention on the harm the press does to victims and the need to find a meaningful regulatory solution. * Gavin Phillipson, Professor of Public Law and Human Rights, University of Bristol *Table of ContentsPART 1 RATIONALE 1. Unity in Press Freedom Theory I. Introduction II. The Modern View III. The Teleological View in its Historical Context IV. Conclusion 2. Division in Press Regulatory Theory I. Introduction II. Press Regulation in Practice III. The Ideological Divide Over Press Regulation IV. The Press Reform Debate and its Discontents V. Conclusion PART 2 RIGHT 3. Duty I. Introduction II. Duty as a Legal Claim III. Duty as a Moral Justification IV. Conclusion 4. Responsibility I. Introduction II. Burdens for Benefits III. Responsibilities Curbing Misuse of Power IV. Professionalism and the Dualism of Responsibility V. Conclusion 5. Accountability I. Introduction II. Mill’s Argument from Truth III. Liberty, Rationality, and the Press IV. The Accountability Model Outlined V. Liberty and the Press VI. Conclusion PART 3 REGULATION 6. Society I. Introduction II. The Meaning of Accuracy III. The Harm of Inaccuracy IV. The Limits of Accuracy Regulation V. Conclusion 7. Victims I. Introduction II. Content III. Conduct IV. Public Interest Expression V. Conclusion 8. Readers I. Introduction II. Consumer Protection III. Autonomy and Automatons IV. Conclusion PART 4 REALISATION 9. How? I. Introduction II. Terminal Failings in the Contractual Model III. Statutory Regulation, Press Freedom, and Pareidolia IV. Sanctions V. Conclusion 10. Why? I. Introduction II. Why Regulate the Press? III. Why Regulate the Press? IV. Why Not?
£85.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC)
Book SynopsisThis commentary offers the definitive guide to supplementary protection certificates (SPC); a key element in the regulation of the pharmaceutical and medical market within Europe. Beyond providing an overview of the European legislation and the CJEU case-law on SPCs, it also depicts and summarises national law and jurisprudence on leading pharmaceutical markets such as Germany, France and the United Kingdom as well as The Netherlands, Italy and Switzerland. Patent lawyers, those practising in the medical and pharmaceutical field as well as judges and academics will find this an invaluable resource.
£213.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Information Rights
Book SynopsisAn essential addition to the bookshelf of any practitioner who has to consider information rights, however often. The book is the best kind of practitioner text: practical and clear, but also scholarly, thoughtful and analytical. (Sarah Hannett KC, Judicial Review)Retaining the position it has held since first publication, this is the 6th edition of the leading practitioner text on all aspects of information law. The latest edition includes a substantially enlarged set of chapters on appeals, enforcement, and remedies, as well as covering over 250 new judgments and decisions published since the last edition.Information Rights has been cited by the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Tribunals, and is used by practitioners, judges and all those who practise in the field, including journalists. The new edition maintains its style of succinct statements of principle, supported by case law, legislative provisions, and statutory guidance.The work is divided into 2 volumes.
£237.50
Manchester University Press The Politics of Freedom of Information: How and
Book SynopsisWhy do governments pass freedom of information laws? The symbolic power and force surrounding FOI makes it appealing as an electoral promise but hard to disengage from once in power. However, behind closed doors compromises and manoeuvres ensure that bold policies are seriously weakened before they reach the statute book.The politics of freedom of information examines how Tony Blair's government proposed a radical FOI law only to back down in fear of what it would do. But FOI survived, in part due to the government's reluctance to be seen to reject a law that spoke of 'freedom', 'information' and 'rights'. After comparing the British experience with the difficult development of FOI in Australia, India and the United States – and the rather different cases of Ireland and New Zealand – the book concludes by looking at how the disruptive, dynamic and democratic effects of FOI laws continue to cause controversy once in operation.Table of Contents1 FOI: hard to resist and hard to escape2 From radical to inevitable: the development of FOI in Britain3 New Labour, new openness?4 The 1997 White Paper: a symbolic victory?5 The 1999 draft Bill: the retreat becomes a rout6 The Parliamentary passage: asymmetric warfare7 FOI in the UK: survival and afterlife 8 The US, Australia and India: two firsts and the greatest? 9 Ireland and New Zealand: a legacy and an assault from within 10 FOI and the remaking of politics Conclusion: why do governments pass FOI laws? References Index
£21.00
Nova Science Publishers Inc Insights into Secrecy and Information Policy
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation of government reports from 2018 and 2019 on secrecy and information policies and procedures. The first 49-page report is from January 2019 and begins with an overview of the standards governing and exceptions applicable to grand jury secrecy. The report examines whether and how the rule of grand jury secrecy and its exceptions apply to Congress. The second report in this book focuses on disclosure requirements that provide transparency so that the electorate, the Senate and employing agencies are aware of potential conflicts of interest that presidential candidates, executive branch nominees and other high-ranking executive officials have. Should Congress consider legislation addressing financial conflicts of interests for executive branch officials, it may revisit disclosure requirements. The next 3-page report from 2018 revisits the issue of whether courts have inherent authority (and obligation) to release secret grand jury materials. Following this report is a discussion on the public release of newly appointed Judge Kavanaughs records and whether the scope and volume of the records released is similar to previous Supreme Court nominees. The fifth report provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired and deceased military personnel. It also provides information n locating and replacing military awards and medals. Included is contact information for military history centers, websites for additional sources of research and a bibliography of other publications, including related CRS reports. Next, is an exploration of whether executive privilege applies to the communications of a President-Elect. The final chapter in this book is a 76-page analysis of the Resolutions of Inquiry (a simple resolution making a direct request or demand of the President or the head of an executive department to furnish the House with specific factual information in the Administrations possession) and their use in the House from 1947 to 2017.
£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc A Closer Look at the Freedom of Information Act
Book SynopsisFOIA requires federal agencies to provide the public with access to government records and information based on the principles of openness and accountability in government. The objective of chapter 1 was to determine the extent to which agencies have implemented selected FOIA requirements; describe the methods established by agencies to reduce backlogged requests and the effectiveness of those methods; and identify any statutory exemptions that have been used by agencies as the basis for withholding (redacting) information from requesters. Chapter 2 provides information regarding federal court decisions that pertain to the improper withholding of FOIA records. The chapter discusses how many court decisions citing the improper withholding of FOIA records have resulted in disciplinary actions against responsible agency personnel. Chapter 3 reviews DOL''s FOIA processing including how the department and its components manage and process FOIA requests, how they prioritize requests, and the extent that responses to requests have been timely; and how many lawsuits DOL has been subjected to arising from FOIA requests, and the results of those lawsuits. Chapter 4 determines FOIA litigation-related costs incurred by federal agencies for lawsuits in which the plaintiffs substantially prevailed. Congress is currently considering legislation that would make substantive changes to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Chapter 5 provides a side-by-side comparison of the bills, using the versions that have passed each of their originating congressional chambers.
£138.39
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press People's Warrior: John Moss and the Fight for
Book SynopsisIt is hard to believe that there was a time, not long ago, when there was no right to obtain government information, no protection against hazards in children's toys and other consumer products, no federal safety standards for motor vehicles, and no insurance to protect an investors' money and securities in brokerage accounts. These and other consumer rights were created only after fierce political battles in the decade between 1966 and 1976. People's Warrior is the untold story of that era and one of its towering leaders, Congressman John Moss. Based on previously undisclosed materials and interviews with key players of the time People's Warrior tells the story of a stormy decade in America, one in which key laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act were enacted by Congress, despite overwhelming political opposition. It is also the improbable story of one man's life and determination. Moss fought for twelve years, against three presidents and at times his own party, for a freedom of information law that has stood the test of time and been copied around the world. Although at first stymied by special interests, he won sweeping consumer protection reforms. He went on to challenge Wall Street in an intense battle to enact major new investor protection laws. What happened to Moss and his progressive agenda in later decades, and what the future may bring for that agenda, make up the final part of this compelling story of a man and an era.Trade ReviewDuring his tenure as a larger-than-life member of Congress, John Moss was a major force in the development of our competitive capital markets and enhancing the oversight powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Michael Lemov has done an outstanding job of capturing Moss's intellect, charisma and contributions, in this important history of that era and Moss's illustrious career. -- Harvey Pitt, former chairman, Securities and Exchange CommissionIt requires tenacity to pry important, sometimes damaging public information out of the government. No one was more tenacious than Congressman John Moss, who spent 12 years fighting to enact the Freedom of information Act. We should be grateful for his vision and leadership. His life and the story of that battle to enact a basic American freedom, is well told in Michael Lemov's wonderful biography. -- Lucy Dalglish, Executive Director, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressAn insightful history of a time when Congress actually responded to the American people and crucial laws to protect the consumer and guarantee freedom of information to the public were enacted. A story of the battles of one determined man and a real-life lesson you are not likely to read in a text book. -- Peter Harkness, Founding Publisher, Governing Magazine, and former Editor, Congressional QuarterlyA new book People's Warrior: John Moss and the Fight for Freedom of Information and Consumer Rights has just been published. Lovingly prepared by his former chief counsel, Michael Lemov, this work tells the amazing story of one man's determination to make government information accessible to the public. He has an amazing record of public service, from his work on the Consumer Product Safety Act to the Securities Investor Protection Act and so much more. It's almost unthinkable now, but before John Moss, average citizens and the media did not have the right to see government information. People's Warrior shines a light on an amazing life of public service. * Al Gore's Blog, Algore.Com *...it's a day to remember underappreciated Americans who have made a big difference. I've just finished reading a book about one of them: the late John Moss, who from the early 1950s through the late 1970s was a Congressman from California's Central Valley. It is mainly because of Moss that we now have a Freedom of Information Act, a Consumer Product Safety Commission, various financial-reform bodies, and a host of other protections that would not have a prayer of getting through the Congress if they were introduced now. Moss’s longtime aide and associate, Michael Lemov, has written a new biography of him, People’s Warrior, that is startling mainly in recalling an era in which politicians actually thought (gasp!) that they could agree on significant reforms and get them passed in relatively short order. It's only a generation ago, though it seems as distant as the time of Upton Sinclair and Lincoln Steffens, and Lemov's book conveys what it was like. The book is worth reading and reflecting upon. * The Atlantic *People’s Warrior is the best account to date of Representative Moss’s legislative battles to win the public’s right to obtain government information, consumer protections, federal safety standards for motor vehicles, and protections for securities in brokerage accounts. For FOIA advocates, Lemov’s treatment of Moss’s decades-long fight to pass the Freedom of Information Act –which was signed into law on July 4th, 1966– is especially riveting. * National Security Archive *Mike Lemov, has done justice with this inspiring and instructive account of one of the giants in our institution’s history. * Congressional Record *Table of Contents1 Acknowledgments 2 Foreword 3 Prologue: The Consumer Decade 4 1. Troubled Roots: A Little Town in the Valley 5 2. Dangerous Ground: The California Assembly 6 3. I Went to Bed a Loser: The Road to Congress 7 4. The People's Right to Know: A Distant Shore 8 5. The Freedom of Information Act: The Perilous Journey 9 6. The Product Safety Act: Consumer as Guinea Pig 10 7. Reviving the Federal Trade Commission: The Magnuson-Moss Act 11 8. Investor Protection: Breaking Wall Street's Monopoly 12 9. Cars, Chemicals, and Arab Oil: Changing Times 13 10. Consumer Protection in Retreat: Two Crushing Defeats 14 11. Freedom of Information Today: The Torture Memos 15 Epilogue: The Legacy
£87.30
Facet Publishing The Freedom of Information Officer's Handbook
Book SynopsisFreedom of information (FOI) is now an international phenomenon with over 100 countries from Albania to Zimbabwe enacting the right to know for their citizens. Since 2005, the UK’s Freedom of Information Act has opened up thousands of public bodies to unparalleled scrutiny and prompted further moves to transparency. Wherever the right to know is introduced, its success depends on the way it is implemented. In organisations worldwide, FOI only works because of those who oversee its operation on a day-to-day basis, promoting openness, processing requests and advising colleagues and the public. FOI is dependent on the FOI Officers. The Freedom of Information Officer’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide to FOI and its management. It is designed to be an indispensable tool for FOI Officers and their colleagues. It includes: a guide to the UK’s FOI Act, the right to know and the exemptions clear analysis of the most important case law and its implications for the handling of FOI requests pointers to the best resources to help FOI officers in their work explanations of how FOI interacts with other legislation, including detailed explorations of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and how the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation impacts on FOI a look at requirements to proactively publish information and the effect of copyright and re-use laws on FOI and open data comparisons of the UK’s Act with FOI legislation in other jurisdictions from Scotland to South Africa an exploration of the role of the FOI Officer: who they are, what they do, their career development and what makes them effective suggestions on how to embed FOI within an organisation using effective procedures, technology and training a stage-by-stage guide to processing requests for information. The Freedom of Information Officers’ Handbook includes the latest developments in FOI including amendments made to the UK’s FOI Act by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the revised s.45 code of practice published by the Cabinet Office in July 2018.Trade Review'Comprehensive, authoritative, definitive, exceptionally well organized and presented, "The Freedom of Information Officer's Handbook" is a complete and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional guide and reference for anyone charged with FOI responsibilities and responses to requests. An essential and core addition to governmental information policy maker reference collections, "The Freedom of Information Officer's Handbook" is essential reading for all journalists and is unreservedly recommended for community, college, university collections.'- Able Greenspan, Midwest Book Review * Midwest Book Review *'The book is an absolute must read for staff new to FOI (and new to complex UK legislation) as they navigate their way through this new world and language. However, it is also a wonderful resource for more experienced staff to dip into as and when required. Every FOI Officer should have a copy on their desk.'- Lynn Wyeth, Head of Information Governance at Leicester City Council, Freedom of Information Journal * Freedom of Information Journal *Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionPart 1: Understanding FOI1. A brief history of freedom of information2. Understanding the Act3. The exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act4. The FOI officer’s toolkitPart 2: FOI in Context5. The Environmental Information Regulations6. The Freedom of Information Act, personal information and the GDPR7. Records and archives8. Publication schemes and proactive disclosure9. Copyright and re-use of informationPart 3: FOI in Practice10. The FOI officer11. Embedding FOI12. Managing FOI requests13. Communicating with applicants14. Internal reviews and appealsAppendicesAppendix 1 - Methodology of survey of English local authoritiesAppendix 2 - FOI response templatesAppendix 3 - Privacy notice for FOI requestsNotesIndex
£60.75
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Leaks, Whistleblowing and the Public Interest:
Book SynopsisApplying a comparative analysis on law and practices, combined with extensive data, this book considers the legal consequences for public servants who make unauthorised disclosures of official information and the protections available for whistleblowers.The author provides an in-depth treatment of the law of unauthorised disclosures in the UK to explore the protections available and discusses the theoretical and legal justifications for the making of disclosures, as well as the arguments for maintaining official secrecy. The book discusses the legal consequences of leaking information and a full assessment of the authorised alternatives, providing recommendations for reform throughout. This book will be of interest to academics working on whistleblowing, as well as their students. The various recommendations provided in the book will be of use to whistleblowing NGOs, policymakers and Members of Parliament.Trade Review'Using his extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Dr Savage analyses the law relating to the protection of journalistic sources, considers the impact of secrecy laws and provides case studies from the UK Civil Service, Armed Forces and Security and Intelligence Services. These case studies examine not only the unauthorized routes to disclosure of information but also the official whistleblowing mechanisms. Importantly, the work considers not only what should happen to whistleblowers but also what should happen to the information.' --David Lewis, Middlesex University, London, UK'Ashley Savage's comprehensive analysis of the treatment of whistleblowers in the British civil service, the security services, and the military invites comparison and contrast to the treatment of comparable public employees in the United States. His legal analysis, examination of administrative practices under British law, and suggestions for reform provide insights for American readers examining our own laws. In particular, Savage's attention to freedom of expression under the European Convention on Human Rights reminds us of the human rights foundation for whistleblower protection.' --Robert G. Vaughn, American University, Washington College of LawTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Consequences of Making an Unauthorised Disclosure 3. Protection as a Journalistic Source 4. Legal Protections for Raising Concerns 5. Whistleblowing in the Civil Service 6. Whistleblowing in the Security and Intelligence Services 7. Whistleblowing in the Armed Forces 8. Final Observations Index
£103.55
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Research Handbook on Information Law and
Book SynopsisThis fresh and insightful Research Handbook delivers global perspectives on information law and governance, delving into principles of information law in the areas of trade secrecy, privacy, data protection and cybersecurity.Providing US, Japanese and European perspectives, this Research Handbook presents an overview of legal regimes concerning the protection of information, with a particular focus on trade secrecy protection. Top international contributors offer analyses of general principles of information law, rights in data, the tension between trade secrecy and the freedom of information and the cross-fertilisation between national and regional data protection regimes.Presenting an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to information law and governance, this innovative Research Handbook will be useful to those researching trade secrets, privacy and data security laws. The broad range of perspectives will also appeal to attorneys and information professionals who are engaged in information governance activities on behalf of their clients or employers.Trade Review‘While the breath is impressive, the true value of this book is found in the doctrinal chapters, authored by leading experts with clarity, depth and attention to detail. The Handbook is undoubtedly a good resource for anyone interested in the foundational tenets of many areas of information law.’ -- Ann Kristin Glenster, The Cambridge Law Review‘This is a must read for anyone with a keen awareness of the need for a new look at information law and governance. The book as a whole reviews information law from a holistic perspective beyond the traditional realms such as intellectual property, trade secrets, privacy and cybersecurity, providing an excellent coverage of the issues brought forth by accelerated digitalization and interconnectivity in today’s society.’ -- Masabumi Suzuki, Nagoya University, Japan'This approachable title provides essential perspectives on the governance of valuable undisclosed information and data. Written by international experts, the book provides useful insights into complex questions of trade secrets, privacy and cybersecurity law. Their diverse approach to the topic highlights the multifaceted nature of protection of valuable information, underlining the necessity for balance, in times when everything may be digitalized and claimed to be owned.' -- Nari Lee, Hanken School of Economics, FinlandTable of ContentsContents: Introduction ix PART I GENERAL PERSPECTIVES 1 Cyberlaw will die and we will kill it 2 Ira Steven Nathenson 2 Confidentiality creep and opportunistic privacy 28 David S. Levine 3 Disclosure 48 Sharon K. Sandeen PART II EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS IN DATA: THE STATUS QUO AND THE WAY FORWARD 4 Exclusivity in data: How to best combine the patchwork of applicable European legal instruments 69 Herbert Zech 5 Data(base) rights? – misappropriation, property, and tales of trials and tribulations 77 Guido Westkamp 6 Big data in Japan: Copyright, trade secret and new regime in 2018 108 Tatsuhiro Ueno 7 Liability for the loss of data 121 Anette Gärtner PART III TRADE SECRECY LAW: EU, US AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES 8 The emergence of a global standard for reasonable efforts? 135 Christoph Rademacher 9 Employer’s liability for trade secret infringement 154 Gintarė Surblytė-Namavičienė 10 The limits of trade secret protection in the EU 174 Tanya Aplin 11 Freedom of the media and trade secrets in Europe 195 Ulla-Maija Mylly 12 The DTSA and trade secret extraterritoriality 217 Elizabeth A. Rowe and Giulia C. Farrior 13 Jurisdiction and choice of law in trade secrets cases: the EU perspective 234 Ansgar Ohly PART IV DATA PROTECTION, PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY 14 Data privacy in Europe and its reception under Japanese law 259 Henrike Weiden and Kensaku Takase 15 The right to explanation, explained 278 Margot E. Kaminski 16 An introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) 300 Eric Goldman 17 Legislative developments on cybersecurity in the EU in the age of artificial intelligence 309 Faye Fangfei Wang Index
£176.70
Intersentia Ltd Freedom of Environmental Information: Aspirations
Book SynopsisThis book explores the right of access to environmental information, considering both the environmental aspirations which underlie the right and how far these are evidenced in the right's use in practice. The right has a history separate from wider moves towards freedom of information. From its origins in the Rio Declaration to its current embodiment in the Aarhus Convention, a key aim of the right is to promote environmental governance and protect the environment through the provision of environmental information, both proactively and upon request. However, there is little empirical evidence to show whether the right is achieving these environmental aims, if it is being used for its intended environmental purpose, or even how far it is being viewed as distinct from the general right to information. This book seeks to fill this gap through qualitative research conducted in Scotland, the findings of which highlight that individuals who seek environmental information under the right are often doing so for personal or professional reasons that do not further the right's environmental purpose. This is significant, because if the right is not being used for its intended environmental purpose, then its contribution to environmental governance can be questioned, as can the value of maintaining this specific right, distinct from wider freedom of information laws. This book analyses the mismatch between the intended and actual use of the right through the lens of Actor-Network Theory. By tracing the associations between different actors that engage with each other in relation to environmental information, it identifies various unspoken assumptions within the right to environmental information that impact on its implementation and ability to achieve its environmental aims. In particular, the right's overly-simplified conceptualisation of the individuals and public authorities who engage with the right and its failure to consider the impact of non-human actors are identified as key unspoken assumptions in the operation and shaping of the right. The fact that the environment itself has such a low profile in the operation of the right is also noted. By engaging with and challenging these unspoken assumptions, Freedom of Environmental Information: Aspirations and Practice provides a unique insight into the operation and fundamental aims of the right of access to environmental information. By identifying the mismatch between aspirations and practice, the book provides a novel insight into this critical aspect of environmental governance and provides a foundation for further inquiry into and critique of the right to access environmental information.
£99.07
Dundee University Press Ltd Freedom of Information
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£66.60
Scribe Publications The Trials of Portnoy
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Duncker & Humblot Die Medienvielfalt ALS Aspekt Der Wertesicherung
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£147.90
Duncker & Humblot Zugriffe Auf Elektronische Kommunikation: Eine
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£52.04
Pentagon Press Law Relating to Right to Information
Book SynopsisThe passage of the Right to Information Act, 2005, is a historic movement. It replaces the culture of secrecy and control with openness with participation. But the * framework on this topic so far has resulted in little change. Is this another that promises much, but offers little? This book has been written to further the awareness levels of people concerned and the general public. Global laws have been incorporated to disseminate existing trends and also to render a comparative insight to readers. A sizeable number of decisions pronounced by the CIC have been included for wider public reading and understanding. This set is divided into two volumes. The passage of the Right to Information Act, 2005, is a historic movement. It replaces the culture of secrecy and control with openness with participation. But the * framework on this topic so far has resulted in little change. Is this another that promises much, but offers little? This book has been written to further the awareness levels of people concerned and the general public. Global laws have been incorporated to disseminate existing trends and also to render a comparative insight to readers. A sizeable number of decisions pronounced by the CIC have been included for wider public reading and understanding. This set is divided into two volumes.
£39.38
