Freedom of information (FOI) requests

How to make an FOI request.

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Before you make a request

The law gives you the right to ask for information held by us. This is called freedom of information or FOI.

You might not need to make an FOI request to get the information you want.

Disclosure log

Before sending us a new FOI request, you can save time by checking whether the information has already been published.

View our disclosure log

Publication scheme

We have a duty to maintain a publication scheme that contains information we regularly make available. 

View our publication scheme

It can be a good idea to spend a little bit of time thinking about your request to get it right and ensure you receive the information you need.  The Scottish Information Commissioner's website has some simple tips to help you – tips for requesters – Scottish Information Commissioner.