From 1st January 2005, public authorities must comply with requests for disclosure of information unless one of the exemptions applies. Getting the balance right is important. Not enough information may lead to enforcement action by the Commissioner, while too much may raise issues of sensitivity or expense. Capsticks' service is designed to help your organisation get the balance right. It provides a rapid response for a fixed fee to the question whether you can claim an exemption for any specific request. We also offer a planning service to help you comply with the Act economically and effectively. How we can help you Quick, reliable and practical advice on how to respond to     requests for information that may seem onerous or controversial An audit of your information policies and publication schemes A review of your meeting structures, agendas and minutes to     help you protect your confidential information and reduce the     cost of complying with the Act Raising awareness of the Act and its implications at Board level How much does it cost Requests for information Contact us if you wish to claim an exemption for your information. We will tell you whether there is an exemption you can use, and quote you a fee for drafting a response letter Audit and agendas Contact us to ensure that you optimise the structure of your meetings to reduce the burden of complying with the Act. Training Contact us for a fixed quote.