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The Commissioner's role includes promoting good practice by Scottish public authorities and providing the public with information about their rights.

Details of upcoming training events will be listed below, along with helpful resources from past events, for those who weren't able to attend.

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Upcoming events

1 January 2025 - 20th anniversary of Scottish FOI Rights
1 January 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of the implementation of Scotland's FOI law. We will be planning some events and activities across 2025 to celebrate this milestone. Watch this space!

29 & 30 April 2025 - Using FOI: A guide to making successful freedom of information requests webinar
Register to take part in the Commissioner’s webinar with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your FOI rights!

Resources from past events

June 2024 - FOI Appeals: Get it Right First Time
Download the slides from our series of lunchtime webinars providing information for public authorities on the Commissioner's new approach to appeal investigations, designed to speed up the investigation process and ensure faster outcomes for all.

FOI Appeals: Get It Right First Time webinar slides (PDF)

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