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Veteran detective recounts extreme paranoia after the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) catastrophic 2023 data breach.
Six compensation cases now underway at the High Court in Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#PSNI #informationrights #transparency #accountability
Six compensation cases now underway at the High Court in Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#PSNI #informationrights #transparency #accountability
PSNI data breach: Detective feared he would be targeted, court told
Belfast High Court has heard how a PSNI detective feared he would be targeted following the major data breach in 2023.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Veteran detective recounts extreme paranoia after the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) catastrophic 2023 data breach.
Six compensation cases now underway at the High Court in Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#PSNI #informationrights #transparency #accountability
Six compensation cases now underway at the High Court in Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#PSNI #informationrights #transparency #accountability
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Read the published responses to the SPPA Committee's consultation on the Bill here: yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/freedom...
Published responses for Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
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Find and participate in consultations run by the Scottish Parliament
yourviews.parliament.scot
December 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Read the published responses to the SPPA Committee's consultation on the Bill here: yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/freedom...
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#FOI relies on proper record-keeping, so it's good questions are being asked of records management policies involving the sudden destruction of information.
Requests that actually got information:
Requests that actually got information:
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 28/11/2025 – #FOIFriday - Words + Numbers
It seems a bit of a weird coincidence if records people have been requesting under Freedom of Information were all destroyed after a public body had been ordered to comply with a request. So the outcome of the Information Commissioner's Office's (ICO) investigation into Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s handling of key dog breeding records
clairemiller.net
November 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
#FOI relies on proper record-keeping, so it's good questions are being asked of records management policies involving the sudden destruction of information.
Requests that actually got information:
Requests that actually got information:
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Scottish Government Ministers ordered to publish Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence - BBC News - 223 points in decision providing transparency on its complexity & explain ScotGovt’s poor handling of the case. @KatySClark @NUJScotland @unitescotland.bsky.social
Ministers ordered to publish Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence
The Scottish government has been ordered to publish some of the written evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Scottish Government Ministers ordered to publish Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence - BBC News - 223 points in decision providing transparency on its complexity & explain ScotGovt’s poor handling of the case. @KatySClark @NUJScotland @unitescotland.bsky.social
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The next SPIF meeting is just around the corner. The agenda includes a presentation from Felicitas Strickmann of FragDenStaat. Get a ticket now to avoid missing out!
Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/scottish-p...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi #event
Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/scottish-p...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi #event
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The next SPIF meeting is just around the corner. The agenda includes a presentation from Felicitas Strickmann of FragDenStaat. Get a ticket now to avoid missing out!
Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/scottish-p...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi #event
Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/scottish-p...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi #event
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🔴 NEW: Emails reveal that naval chiefs piled pressure on environment watchdog to hide details of radioactive contamination on the Clyde.
Our latest: www.theferret.scot/navy-try-keep-nuclear-pollution-secret/
Our latest: www.theferret.scot/navy-try-keep-nuclear-pollution-secret/
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🔴 NEW: Emails reveal that naval chiefs piled pressure on environment watchdog to hide details of radioactive contamination on the Clyde.
Our latest: www.theferret.scot/navy-try-keep-nuclear-pollution-secret/
Our latest: www.theferret.scot/navy-try-keep-nuclear-pollution-secret/
Government by WhatsApp
The latest Covid Inquiry report criticises Ministerial use of informal communication channels during the pandemic. It says the practice has serious implications for govt decision-making, FOI, court proceedings and public inquiries.
The latest Covid Inquiry report criticises Ministerial use of informal communication channels during the pandemic. It says the practice has serious implications for govt decision-making, FOI, court proceedings and public inquiries.
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Government by WhatsApp
The latest Covid Inquiry report criticises Ministerial use of informal communication channels during the pandemic. It says the practice has serious implications for govt decision-making, FOI, court proceedings and public inquiries.
The latest Covid Inquiry report criticises Ministerial use of informal communication channels during the pandemic. It says the practice has serious implications for govt decision-making, FOI, court proceedings and public inquiries.
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Oops: MoD blunder reveals secret details of bomb project www.theferret.scot/mod-details-... from @theferret.scot
#FOI #redaction #armstrade
#FOI #redaction #armstrade
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Oops: MoD blunder reveals secret details of bomb project www.theferret.scot/mod-details-... from @theferret.scot
#FOI #redaction #armstrade
#FOI #redaction #armstrade
📢FOI in the News!
Rise in 'revenge evictions'?
A total of 7,261 residents in nursing and residential homes were given a ‘notice to quit’ between August 2024 and September 2025, a Big Issue FOI request reveals.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#BigIssue #elderlycare #accountabilitymatters
Rise in 'revenge evictions'?
A total of 7,261 residents in nursing and residential homes were given a ‘notice to quit’ between August 2024 and September 2025, a Big Issue FOI request reveals.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#BigIssue #elderlycare #accountabilitymatters
Revealed: Thousands of elderly people evicted from care homes every year
Thousands of elderly and vulnerable people have received eviction notices from their care homes in the last year, the Big Issue has found.
www.bigissue.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📢FOI in the News!
Rise in 'revenge evictions'?
A total of 7,261 residents in nursing and residential homes were given a ‘notice to quit’ between August 2024 and September 2025, a Big Issue FOI request reveals.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#BigIssue #elderlycare #accountabilitymatters
Rise in 'revenge evictions'?
A total of 7,261 residents in nursing and residential homes were given a ‘notice to quit’ between August 2024 and September 2025, a Big Issue FOI request reveals.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#BigIssue #elderlycare #accountabilitymatters
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The FoI Reform Bill may run out of time before completing the 3 stage parliamentary process, according to the Minister for Parliamentary Business when speaking at today's annual FoI Conference. Lots of work to do by March 2026!
@rmtunion.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social
@rmtunion.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The FoI Reform Bill may run out of time before completing the 3 stage parliamentary process, according to the Minister for Parliamentary Business when speaking at today's annual FoI Conference. Lots of work to do by March 2026!
@rmtunion.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social
@rmtunion.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social
Influential biographer Andrew Lownie submitted hundreds of FOI requests whilst researching 'Entitled', his bestselling biography of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Hear Andrew describe the resistance that provoked in his fascinating conversation with Democracy for Sale.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJHa...
Hear Andrew describe the resistance that provoked in his fascinating conversation with Democracy for Sale.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJHa...
Andrew Lownie: The Prince Andrew Cover Up | Hidden Royal Files Revealed
YouTube video by Democracy for Sale
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November 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Influential biographer Andrew Lownie submitted hundreds of FOI requests whilst researching 'Entitled', his bestselling biography of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Hear Andrew describe the resistance that provoked in his fascinating conversation with Democracy for Sale.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJHa...
Hear Andrew describe the resistance that provoked in his fascinating conversation with Democracy for Sale.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJHa...
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Former MPs working for lobbying firms have utilised their continued access to parliament on hundreds of occasions, with campaigners claiming there is a “high risk” it has been misused by some.
www.thetimes.com/article/5d22...
www.thetimes.com/article/5d22...
Ex-MPs working for lobbyists use privileged access to parliament
A number of former politicians who are now paid to help influence policymakers have visited the parliamentary estate, but deny doing so for lobbying
www.thetimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Former MPs working for lobbying firms have utilised their continued access to parliament on hundreds of occasions, with campaigners claiming there is a “high risk” it has been misused by some.
www.thetimes.com/article/5d22...
www.thetimes.com/article/5d22...
📢FOI in the news!
Online grooming crimes double since 2018 with victims now as young as four, according to NSPCC obtained FOI data.
Instant messenger Snapchat used in 40% of the cases where a tech platform was identified.
news.sky.com/story/online...
Online grooming crimes double since 2018 with victims now as young as four, according to NSPCC obtained FOI data.
Instant messenger Snapchat used in 40% of the cases where a tech platform was identified.
news.sky.com/story/online...
Online grooming crimes have doubled since 2018, with victims as young as four, charity warns
More than 7,200 offences were recorded by police in the year to March - almost twice the number for the 12 months to March 2018, with instant messaging app Snapchat used in 40% of the cases where a te...
news.sky.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
📢FOI in the news!
Online grooming crimes double since 2018 with victims now as young as four, according to NSPCC obtained FOI data.
Instant messenger Snapchat used in 40% of the cases where a tech platform was identified.
news.sky.com/story/online...
Online grooming crimes double since 2018 with victims now as young as four, according to NSPCC obtained FOI data.
Instant messenger Snapchat used in 40% of the cases where a tech platform was identified.
news.sky.com/story/online...
📢FOI in the news!
“Historic neglect” of ADHD revealed by BBC FOI disclosures.
Data shared by 59 services across England show increasing numbers forced to halt referrals.
#NHSfunding #ADHD #informationrights #transparency
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Historic neglect” of ADHD revealed by BBC FOI disclosures.
Data shared by 59 services across England show increasing numbers forced to halt referrals.
#NHSfunding #ADHD #informationrights #transparency
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
📢FOI in the news!
“Historic neglect” of ADHD revealed by BBC FOI disclosures.
Data shared by 59 services across England show increasing numbers forced to halt referrals.
#NHSfunding #ADHD #informationrights #transparency
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Historic neglect” of ADHD revealed by BBC FOI disclosures.
Data shared by 59 services across England show increasing numbers forced to halt referrals.
#NHSfunding #ADHD #informationrights #transparency
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thank you to @katysclark.bsky.social MSP for holding last night's roundtable at the Scottish Parliament on the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! The speeches and discussion provided a much needed opportunity to discuss the Bill's importance
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Thank you to @katysclark.bsky.social MSP for holding last night's roundtable at the Scottish Parliament on the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! The speeches and discussion provided a much needed opportunity to discuss the Bill's importance
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
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The ICO is investigating claims that on the same day that an FOI tribunal ordered Fermanagh & Omagh Council to disclose inspection reports for two dog breeders, the council destroyed eight years' worth of similar information about other dog breeding premises. The ICO is 'surprised and concerned'.
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The ICO is investigating claims that on the same day that an FOI tribunal ordered Fermanagh & Omagh Council to disclose inspection reports for two dog breeders, the council destroyed eight years' worth of similar information about other dog breeding premises. The ICO is 'surprised and concerned'.
👑 Privacy of The Royal Household 👑
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
👑 Privacy of The Royal Household 👑
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
⚖️Working for a more open democracy⚖️
A big thank you to #AndySlaughter for facilitating last week's Freedom of Information training for MPs' staff in Parliament and to all those who participated.
#FOItraining #righttoknow #opengovernment #accountabilitymatters
A big thank you to #AndySlaughter for facilitating last week's Freedom of Information training for MPs' staff in Parliament and to all those who participated.
#FOItraining #righttoknow #opengovernment #accountabilitymatters
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
⚖️Working for a more open democracy⚖️
A big thank you to #AndySlaughter for facilitating last week's Freedom of Information training for MPs' staff in Parliament and to all those who participated.
#FOItraining #righttoknow #opengovernment #accountabilitymatters
A big thank you to #AndySlaughter for facilitating last week's Freedom of Information training for MPs' staff in Parliament and to all those who participated.
#FOItraining #righttoknow #opengovernment #accountabilitymatters
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My next 4-week #FOI Practitioner Certificate starts on Nov 24th. Sign up now www.actnow.org.uk/booking/5047
October 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
My next 4-week #FOI Practitioner Certificate starts on Nov 24th. Sign up now www.actnow.org.uk/booking/5047
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Timely reminder of why passing the FoI Reform Bill matters to so many people in Scotland. @katysclark.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social @cwuscotland.bsky.social @gabymckay.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521506...
Why is this Labour MSP calling for a change to the Freedom of Information Act?
The Freedom of Information Act could be set to change in Scotland, with a new bill proposed to stop WhatsApp messages being deleted
www.heraldscotland.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Timely reminder of why passing the FoI Reform Bill matters to so many people in Scotland. @katysclark.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social @cwuscotland.bsky.social @gabymckay.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521506...
"Accountability remains almost completely absent. The VIP Lane has been ruled unlawful, but the Covid Inquiry hasn’t called in the companies that profited from it."
Great to talk about all things Covid contracts, VIP Lane and more with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social
for the brilliant Democracy for Sale.
Watch the full interview here: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/the-covid-...
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for the brilliant Democracy for Sale.
Watch the full interview here: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/the-covid-...
📖 available here: viplanebook.com
The Covid Contracts Scandal - Where’s the Accountability?
Tory donors, crony contracts, vanished billions, and a system still wide open to abuse.
democracyforsale.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"Accountability remains almost completely absent. The VIP Lane has been ruled unlawful, but the Covid Inquiry hasn’t called in the companies that profited from it."
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Join CFoIS and Human Rights Consortium for a FoISA Reform Bill Update Event on November the 19th.
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
October 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Join CFoIS and Human Rights Consortium for a FoISA Reform Bill Update Event on November the 19th.
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
Exceptional work👏👏
Wow! Democracy for Sale has been nominated for a British Journalism Award 🎉
Amazing to see how far we've come in such a short time.
Am so proud of @jennacorderoy.bsky.social and @lucasamin.bsky.social (and me, tbh! 😊)
Huge thanks to our supporters!
pressgazette.co.uk/press-gazett...
Amazing to see how far we've come in such a short time.
Am so proud of @jennacorderoy.bsky.social and @lucasamin.bsky.social (and me, tbh! 😊)
Huge thanks to our supporters!
pressgazette.co.uk/press-gazett...
British Journalism Awards 2025: Finalists revealed
Press Gazette is proud to reveal the shortlist for the British Journalism Awards 2025, with links to all of the winning work.
pressgazette.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Exceptional work👏👏
🪧Black History Month & Freedom of Information 🪧
Black Londoners’ horror at treatment of Child Q.
Successive FOIs uncovered scores of similar testimonies.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#blackhistorymonth #institutionalracism #informationrights
Black Londoners’ horror at treatment of Child Q.
Successive FOIs uncovered scores of similar testimonies.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#blackhistorymonth #institutionalracism #informationrights
Child Q violated and demeaned in strip-search, hearing told
Three officers are facing gross misconduct proceedings over the strip-search of a 15-year-old girl.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🪧Black History Month & Freedom of Information 🪧
Black Londoners’ horror at treatment of Child Q.
Successive FOIs uncovered scores of similar testimonies.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#blackhistorymonth #institutionalracism #informationrights
Black Londoners’ horror at treatment of Child Q.
Successive FOIs uncovered scores of similar testimonies.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#blackhistorymonth #institutionalracism #informationrights