UK Deadline when responding to FOIA
Valid requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) must be responded to within 20 days. The act was introduced in 2000 to give the public access to information that they should have ‘the right to know’ from public authorities like the police and NHS. In their response, these authorities can either provide the information request, ask for more details, or refuse the request.
Setting the record straight: State deadlines for Freedom of Information Act requests
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has enabled organizations and members of the public to request previously unreleased records since 1967. Amid growing numbers of FOIA requests, how long do agencies have to respond?