Secrecy, Privacy and Accountability: Challenges for Social Research

by Mike Sheaff

Public mistrust of those in authority and failings of public organisations frame disputes over attribution of responsibility between individuals and systems. Exemplified with examples, including the Aberfan disaster, the death of Baby P, and Mid Staffs Hospital, this book explores parallel conflicts over access to information and privacy.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows access to information about public organisations but can...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030116859
• ISBN13: 9783030116859
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"