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FOI events and training

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.

You can also sign up to our Open Update email newsletter or follow @FOIScotland on X / twitter to make sure you're the first to know about future conferences, workshops and training opportunities.

 

Upcoming events

21 May 2026 - To have and to hold: Meetings, messages and FOI – eCase Webinar
eCase is hosting a free webinar on the use of “held” information, bringing together speakers from the Scottish Information Commissioner, the UK ICO and others, to explore the governance steps involved in managing staff messaging.

8 June 2026 – Scottish Public Information Forum
A hybrid meeting held online and in Edinburgh with reports delivered by the Commissioner, the UK ICO, Scottish Government and the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland (CFoIS). For more information visit the CFoIS website.