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 Briefings and guidance Find all of the guidance we publish on exemptions or exceptions and many other aspects of FOI law. Read more Appeal to the Commissioner If you're unhappy with the response to your request and the outcome of a review by the authority, you can appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner. Read more FOI and EIRs statistics Download statistics on FOI/EIR requests and responses in Scotland. Public authorities can also find how to submit their statistics. Read more What is FOI? Find out more More information and updates Open Update newsletter The Scottish Information Commissioner's Open Update newsletter delivers the latest freedom of information (FOI) news direct to your inbox. Read more Current investigations We publish a list of our current applications. The report is updated early in each month. Read more Your Rights Step-by-step guidance on using your rights to get information from Scottish public bodies, and when and how you can make an appeal. Read more
