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Developments in FOI

Developments in FOI. Zoë Woods Head of FOI Unit Scottish Government. Who am I?. FOI Unit – some background. Organisational context 2 teams with very different functions FOIU and the SG. Some reflections…. We are: Authoritative Expert Trusted Available We are also:

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Developments in FOI

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  1. Developments in FOI Zoë Woods Head of FOI Unit Scottish Government

  2. Who am I?

  3. FOI Unit – some background • Organisational context • 2 teams with very different functions • FOIU and the SG

  4. Some reflections… • We are: • Authoritative • Expert • Trusted • Available • We are also: • Generally disliked • Process driven and legislatively bound • Inaccessible and slow to engage • Organisationally isolated

  5. What needs to change? • We do • Our systems and processes • Our communications • The legislation?

  6. Concrete developments in FOI • Release of historical data • Consultation on extension of coverage • Codes of practice • Overhaul of guidance • Amending FOISA?

  7. Other relevant developments • Public Service Reform Act 2010 • Public Records Bill • UK Transparency Agenda • Spending Review • Scottish Parliamentary elections

  8. The Future… • Can’t foresee a future without FOI • Financial context likely to increase scrutiny of spending and decision making • How we view and tackle the challenges will be critical to our success

  9. Questions or reflections? • Zoe.Woods@scotland.gsi.gov.uk • foi@scotland.gsi.gov.uk • www.scotland.gov.uk/foi

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