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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

19 February 2026 - FOI Fest 2026
New conference aimed at anyone with an interest in FOI rights, taking place in-person (in London) and online. Find out more about FOI Fest 2026.

4 March 2026 – eCase FOI26 Conference and Awards
eCase’s free FOI Awards and Conference is coming to Scotland for the first time, with this year’s event taking place in Edinburgh. You can now pre-register on their website.

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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