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‘It’s public knowledge’ Freedom of Information and the Media

‘It’s public knowledge’ Freedom of Information and the Media. 1 General Entitlement (1) A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

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‘It’s public knowledge’ Freedom of Information and the Media

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  1. ‘It’s public knowledge’Freedom of Information and the Media

  2. 1 General Entitlement (1) A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

  3. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 1 General Entitlement (1) A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority.

  4. 1 General Entitlement (1) A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

  5. 1 General Entitlement (1) A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

  6. 1 General Entitlement (1) A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

  7. 1 General Entitlement (1) A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it is entitled to be given it by the authority. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

  8. Information is not held Cost is excessive Vexatious or repeated Exemption applies Reasons for Refusal

  9. Tips for success • Recorded information • Angling not trawling • Provide a time period • Review decisions • Keep copies • Refer to the Act? • Pick up the phone

  10. Appealing to the Commissioner – The 3 step process • ASK Request the information • ASK AGAIN Request that the authority reviews its decision 3. APPEAL Appeal to the Commissioner

  11. Public authorities report large number of FOI requests from journalists; Increasing number of appeals to Commissioner are from the media; Most media FOI requests never come to us on appeal. FOISA and the media

  12. Making a difference

  13. 2007 headlines* Information appeals double the English rate 1912 murder notes to be made public Police told to release sex case figures Secrets of £2.1 billion hospital PFI deal to be revealed Watchdog orders NHS to release Hepatitis C figures P&J wins battle to reveal national reserve payouts Campaign group to see key bypass documents Papers reveal why Stein not honoured *Headlines from Scottish press during 2007

  14. Website - area dedicated to media resources Download libraries – images, audio/video clips, logos Decision database News feeds –decisions, publications and news Exemption briefings and guidance Bi-monthly newsletter Annual Report – facts and figures 3-step guide to requesting information Resources for journalists

  15. Further information Paul Mutch & Sue Gray www.itspublicknowledge.info  01334 464610 @ media@itspublicknowledge.info

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