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Reports and research

Reports and research

The Commissioner produces reports on topical issues, carries out public opinion polling and other research, responds to consultations, and issues a range of other publications, all of which you can find via the links below.

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Covid-19 Special Reports
Public awareness of FOI
Model Publication Scheme monitoring
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Annual report 2024

Annual reports

Our Annual Report provides a review of our activities in each financial year and the Commissioner's commentary on freedom of information in Scotland.
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FOI and EIR Statistics VI 2024

FOI and EIRs statistics

The public authority FOI statistics we collect can now be explored through our new interactive visual tool - find out how the authorities near you are performing!
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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.
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