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 About Us The Scottish Information Commissioner is the independent public official responsible for promoting and enforcing Scotland's freedom of information (FOI) law. Read more Resources The Commissioner has produced resources and guidance to help organisations and individuals understand their rights and obligations under freedom of information law. Read more What is FOI? Find out more Understanding the legalities Your Rights The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 give you the right to ask for and be given information from a wide range of public organisations in Scotland. Read more Law and Guidance These pages bring together information, guidance and resources for the public authorities covered by FOI law. The resources are designed to help authorities comply with the law and follow best FOI practice. Read more
