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 Scottish Government consultation on extension of FOI to care providers The Scottish Government has launched a consultation to gather views on the extension of FOI to providers of care services in Scotland. Read more FOI Appeals Update - James Hamilton Report The Scottish Government has appealed a decision which requires the disclosure of information relating to James Hamilton's investigation of the former First Minister. Read more Statement on Scottish Government compliance with Decision 281/2025 The Commissioner has initiated legal proceedings following the Scottish Government's failure to comply with decision timescales Read more What is FOI? Find out more More information and updates 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. Read more Open Update newsletter Read the latest edition of the Commissioner's Open Update newsletter and sign up to receive it in future! Read more Appeal to the Commissioner If you're unhappy with the outcome of an FOI request and review you can appeal to the Commissioner. While appeals are currently taking longer to resolve than we would like, we're working hard to address this. Read more
