Scottish Information Commissioner The independent public official responsible for promoting and enforcing Scotland's freedom of information (FOI) law. FOI gives everyone the right to access information held by Scottish public authorities. Featured 2024-25 Annual Report FOI is in Demand - find out more in the Commissioner's 2024-25 Annual Report Read more New FOI Lunchtime Webinar Series starting late November Now taking bookings for our free lunchtime webinar session! Read more FOI Reform Bill Response Read the Commissioner's response to the Scottish Parliament's call for views on the FOI Reform Bill Read more What is FOI? Find out more More information and updates Briefings and guidance Read our detailed guidance on different areas of FOI law, including our updated guidance on the FOI provision that allows 'vexatious' requests to be refused. Read more Open Update newsletter Read the latest edition of the Commissioner's Open Update newsletter and sign up to receive it in future! Read more Appeal to the Commissioner If you're unhappy with the outcome of an FOI request and review you can appeal to the Commissioner. While appeals are currently taking longer to resolve than we would like, we're working hard to address this. Read more
