Scottish Information Commissioner
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Promoting and enforcing freedom of information (FOI) in Scotland. FOI gives everyone a right to access information from Scotland's public bodies.
@da.vidh.scot and Paul Mutch, Deputy Head of Policy & Info, are giving evidence at the Scottish Parliament today on the FOI Reform Bill. Watch live here: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/stan...
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
@da.vidh.scot and Paul Mutch, Deputy Head of Policy & Info, are giving evidence at the Scottish Parliament today on the FOI Reform Bill. Watch live here: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/stan...
The Commissioner expresses frustration over East Dunbartonshire Council’s non-compliance with Decision Notices - highlighting the urgent need for stronger enforcement powers proposed in the FOI Reform Bill. Read more: www.foi.scot/commissioner-expresses-frustration-local-authority-compliance-failure
Commissioner expresses frustration at local authority compliance failure | Scottish Information Commissioner
Commissioner David Hamilton has expressed frustration at a council's failure to comply with decision timescales
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November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The Commissioner expresses frustration over East Dunbartonshire Council’s non-compliance with Decision Notices - highlighting the urgent need for stronger enforcement powers proposed in the FOI Reform Bill. Read more: www.foi.scot/commissioner-expresses-frustration-local-authority-compliance-failure
🌟 From individuals to whole teams, the #eCaseFOIAwards shine a light on those making FOI work better for everyone. Be part of it – nominate now 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk #eCaseFOIAwards
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🌟 From individuals to whole teams, the #eCaseFOIAwards shine a light on those making FOI work better for everyone. Be part of it – nominate now 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk #eCaseFOIAwards
Join our free Appeal-Proofing lunchtime webinar for practical advice on reducing the risk of reviews and appeals using experiences from our decisions and interventions.
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec
💻 MS Teams
🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec
💻 MS Teams
🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Join our free Appeal-Proofing lunchtime webinar for practical advice on reducing the risk of reviews and appeals using experiences from our decisions and interventions.
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec
💻 MS Teams
🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec
💻 MS Teams
🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
Do you think that FOI is working well in Scotland? 🤔 The Commissioner thinks so, but he also believes that improvements are needed. Find out more in our annual report 👉 www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Do you think that FOI is working well in Scotland? 🤔 The Commissioner thinks so, but he also believes that improvements are needed. Find out more in our annual report 👉 www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report
Who’s joining us at #HolyroodFOI this year? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Tag your colleagues, invite your team, and make it a day of shared learning and networking.
Book your tickets here 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Tag your colleagues, invite your team, and make it a day of shared learning and networking.
Book your tickets here 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Who’s joining us at #HolyroodFOI this year? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Tag your colleagues, invite your team, and make it a day of shared learning and networking.
Book your tickets here 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Tag your colleagues, invite your team, and make it a day of shared learning and networking.
Book your tickets here 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
🏆This month’s newsletter is calling for nominations for the eCase FOI Awards. If you know an FOI practitioner or team who you think deserves some recognition, visit: tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews to find out how to nominate before submissions close at the end of Nov!
November 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🏆This month’s newsletter is calling for nominations for the eCase FOI Awards. If you know an FOI practitioner or team who you think deserves some recognition, visit: tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews to find out how to nominate before submissions close at the end of Nov!
We’ve had a busy year! 👀 Have a look at how many cases we have closed in 2024-25! We had a huge increase in cases closed throughout the year 📈… and we’ll be working hard to continue resolving our cases over the coming year.
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We’ve had a busy year! 👀 Have a look at how many cases we have closed in 2024-25! We had a huge increase in cases closed throughout the year 📈… and we’ll be working hard to continue resolving our cases over the coming year.
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
2025 marks 20 years of Freedom of Information in Scotland 🥳
Join key voices past and present at #HolyroodFOI to celebrate how far we’ve come, and what’s next.
Don’t miss out! 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Join key voices past and present at #HolyroodFOI to celebrate how far we’ve come, and what’s next.
Don’t miss out! 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
2025 marks 20 years of Freedom of Information in Scotland 🥳
Join key voices past and present at #HolyroodFOI to celebrate how far we’ve come, and what’s next.
Don’t miss out! 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Join key voices past and present at #HolyroodFOI to celebrate how far we’ve come, and what’s next.
Don’t miss out! 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
🎟️Tickets to this year’s Holyrood FOI Conference are still available…it’s taking place at Dynamic Earth on 18 November – visit our newsletter to find out how you can book your ticket before they sell out! Visit: tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🎟️Tickets to this year’s Holyrood FOI Conference are still available…it’s taking place at Dynamic Earth on 18 November – visit our newsletter to find out how you can book your ticket before they sell out! Visit: tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
Calling all FOI practitioners! 📢
Join our free lunchtime webinar to learn how to appeal-proof your FOI responses.
Get practical tips from our experts on reducing reviews and appeals.
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec | 💻 MS Teams | 🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
Join our free lunchtime webinar to learn how to appeal-proof your FOI responses.
Get practical tips from our experts on reducing reviews and appeals.
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec | 💻 MS Teams | 🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Calling all FOI practitioners! 📢
Join our free lunchtime webinar to learn how to appeal-proof your FOI responses.
Get practical tips from our experts on reducing reviews and appeals.
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec | 💻 MS Teams | 🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
Join our free lunchtime webinar to learn how to appeal-proof your FOI responses.
Get practical tips from our experts on reducing reviews and appeals.
📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec | 💻 MS Teams | 🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof
Appeals to the Commissioner can vary hugely throughout just one year – take a look at our video to give you a quick sneak peek to just how diverse our topics can be!
For more info on what else we have got up to this year, visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report
For more info on what else we have got up to this year, visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Appeals to the Commissioner can vary hugely throughout just one year – take a look at our video to give you a quick sneak peek to just how diverse our topics can be!
For more info on what else we have got up to this year, visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report
For more info on what else we have got up to this year, visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report
📰 Have you signed up to our latest newsletter? If not, you won’t have heard about the launch of our ‘Appeal-Proof your FOI’ lunchtime webinars for FOI staff. To find out more, and book a space, visit 👇
tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📰 Have you signed up to our latest newsletter? If not, you won’t have heard about the launch of our ‘Appeal-Proof your FOI’ lunchtime webinars for FOI staff. To find out more, and book a space, visit 👇
tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
From practical workshops to inspiring keynotes, #HolyroodFOI brings together FOI professionals across Scotland to share insights and build connections.
Spaces are limited secure your ticket today 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Spaces are limited secure your ticket today 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
From practical workshops to inspiring keynotes, #HolyroodFOI brings together FOI professionals across Scotland to share insights and build connections.
Spaces are limited secure your ticket today 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Spaces are limited secure your ticket today 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Has your team smashed FOI improvements or nailed consistency? Either are nomination worthy! 🏆 Nominate for the #eCaseFOIAwards now, visit:https://ecasefoiawards.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Has your team smashed FOI improvements or nailed consistency? Either are nomination worthy! 🏆 Nominate for the #eCaseFOIAwards now, visit:https://ecasefoiawards.co.uk
Our annual report showcases a busy year 🌟 highlighting our highest number of decision notices issued along with 75% of requests in Scotland resulting in info being disclosed to the requester! Find out more 👇
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Our annual report showcases a busy year 🌟 highlighting our highest number of decision notices issued along with 75% of requests in Scotland resulting in info being disclosed to the requester! Find out more 👇
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
🚨Newsflash! Our annual report is out, and our latest newsletter features a key summary of what we have got up to over the year visit 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews to check it out!
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🚨Newsflash! Our annual report is out, and our latest newsletter features a key summary of what we have got up to over the year visit 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews to check it out!
Working in FOI and seeing requests rise in a specific area? 📈 Proactive Publication could be the answer! Join the #HolyroodFOI session exploring why it matters - plus a practical “what to” and “how to” guide. Don’t miss out, book now 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Working in FOI and seeing requests rise in a specific area? 📈 Proactive Publication could be the answer! Join the #HolyroodFOI session exploring why it matters - plus a practical “what to” and “how to” guide. Don’t miss out, book now 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
Take a look at our annual report summary video 🎥 showcasing the increase in the Scottish Information Commissioner’s performance as well as a boost in the use of FOI in Scotland as a whole!
To find out more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
To find out more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
October 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Take a look at our annual report summary video 🎥 showcasing the increase in the Scottish Information Commissioner’s performance as well as a boost in the use of FOI in Scotland as a whole!
To find out more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
To find out more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
🎉 Our latest newsletter is here, featuring the launch of our 2024-25 Annual Report, unveiling of our ‘Appeal-Proof your FOI’ lunchtime webinars for practitioners, as well as much more… visit 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🎉 Our latest newsletter is here, featuring the launch of our 2024-25 Annual Report, unveiling of our ‘Appeal-Proof your FOI’ lunchtime webinars for practitioners, as well as much more… visit 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews
The deadline for nominations for the #eCaseFOIAwards at #FOI26 is on 30/11. If you were thinking about recommending someone who has been a shining star when it comes to FOI, now is your chance! Visit 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The deadline for nominations for the #eCaseFOIAwards at #FOI26 is on 30/11. If you were thinking about recommending someone who has been a shining star when it comes to FOI, now is your chance! Visit 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk
📃The Scottish Information Commissioner has laid his 2024-25 Annual Report before Parliament. Have a look to see our record-breaking stats! 📈
To read more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
To read more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
📃The Scottish Information Commissioner has laid his 2024-25 Annual Report before Parliament. Have a look to see our record-breaking stats! 📈
To read more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
To read more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...
Four Commissioners walk into a room…” sounds like the start of a joke - but it’s happening for real at #HolyroodFOI! Hear all past and present Scottish Information Commissioners discuss FOI’s past, present & future. Don’t miss out 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
October 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Four Commissioners walk into a room…” sounds like the start of a joke - but it’s happening for real at #HolyroodFOI! Hear all past and present Scottish Information Commissioners discuss FOI’s past, present & future. Don’t miss out 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI
🕰️It’s the final week to apply for our Business Support Manager post - perfect for someone who loves numbers, people, and keeping things organised. Get your application in before 29th Oct! 👉 foi.scot/current-vacancies
October 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🕰️It’s the final week to apply for our Business Support Manager post - perfect for someone who loves numbers, people, and keeping things organised. Get your application in before 29th Oct! 👉 foi.scot/current-vacancies
🌟 Do you thrive on accuracy, teamwork and making things happen behind the scenes? Join us in our close-knit team at the Scottish Information Commissioner! To apply, visit 👉 www.foi.scot/current-vacancies
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🌟 Do you thrive on accuracy, teamwork and making things happen behind the scenes? Join us in our close-knit team at the Scottish Information Commissioner! To apply, visit 👉 www.foi.scot/current-vacancies