8.The main purpose of the Act is to implement the principles set out in the White Paper in so far as it is appropriate to do so by primary legislation. Some matters will be dealt with in secondary legislation, codes of practice or by administrative action.
9.The Act:
	provides a right of access to recorded information held by public authorities;
	creates exemptions from the duty to disclose information; and
	establishes the arrangements for enforcement and appeal.
10.The Act is in eight parts.
The Act