Since 1984 CFoIS has campaigned for a robust legal right to access information so people can find out how they are governed and how 'public' services operate.

Scotland
Joined November 2019
Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Od lipca aktywiści i dziennikarze mają nowe narzędzie chroniące ich przed procesami, których jedynym celem jest zakneblowanie krytyki i zastraszenie (tzw. SLAPP). W takich sytuacjach sąd może szybko odrzucić pozew cywilny. Pojawia się jednak inny problem. Ten sam podmiot wciąż może pójść do sądu karnego z art. 212 Kodeksu karnego (zniesławienie). A w postępowaniu karnym przepisy anty-SLAPP po prostu nie działają. Co o tej luce i pilnej potrzebie zmian w prawie mówili uczestnicy konferencji „Czas na dekryminalizację zniesławienia. Wolność słowa, debata publiczna i reforma art. 212 k.k.”? Relacja na naszej stronie: siecobywatelska.pl/pozew-odp…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Answers to yesterday's quiz Which of these can you ask for under FOI? A. How much a council spent on Christmas lights ✅ B. Your neighbour's council tax bill ❌ C. The number of pothole complaints received ✅ D. A staff member's medical records ❌ Did you spot the traitors?
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Końcówka grudnia 2024 r. CBA organizuje konferencję „Oświadczenia majątkowe – unifikacja, cyfryzacja, kontrola” i przedstawia propozycje zmiany ustaw – jeden elektroniczny formularz, centralny rejestr i koniec z dziesiątkami rozproszonych wzorów. Wrzesień 2025 r. Prace nad projektem przejmuje minister koordynator służb specjalnych oraz KPRM. Pytamy o projekt ustawy i jego losy. CBA odpowiada, że przygotowało dokument, ale traktuje go jako dokument wewnętrzny i go nie udostępni. Złożyliśmy skargę na bezczynność. Dziś na posiedzeniu niejawnym sąd ją oddalił. Nie odpuszczamy. Damy Wam znać więcej, gdy poznamy uzasadnienie. O założeniach ustawy pisaliśmy na: siecobywatelska.pl/jest-szan…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Spot the Traitor... Which of these can you ask for under FOI? A. How much a council spent on Christmas lights B. Your neighbour's council tax bill C. The number of pothole complaints received D. A staff member's medical records Answers revealed at breakfast tomorrow...
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
And of course AI featured heavily and my musings on how we can turn AI to a force for good got some real interest... prompt templates, AI models and a bedfellow to a new approach for proactive publication especially in a world of misinformation/disinformation. More to come (5/5)
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Differences too- the fees regime is seen as essential in Ireland to control demand. Free for a request, €30 Euros for a review and €50 for a Commissioner Appeal. There was suprise when I explained no appetite for that in Scotland (2/x)
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Really useful insights at the Irish National FOI conference in Kilkenny. Delighted to open the conference and hear from FOI professionals in Ireland. Lots of common themes- eg volume, proactive publication (or lack of!), AI challenges and a need for legislative updates (1/x)
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
"I have the gravest concerns that the Standards Commission is not acting compatibly with the law of free speech in the UK. I do not know if this is because it does not understand the law or if it understands it perfectly well but for some reason declines to apply it." -Prof Tomkins, Constitutional Law @heraldscotland @UofGlasgow heraldscotland.com/news/2662…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Mis information and disinformation- a hot topic around the globe and a growing risk to society. At an international conference of Information Commissioners last week we agreed that this is where proactive publication by Authorities becomes essential. fullfact.org/policy/reports/…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
We believe that info should be accessible to everyone, so accessible communication matters! We encourage public bodies, charities and support organisations to share our BSL videos and Easy Read resources with the people they support. zurl.co/tJgYB #Accessibility
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Thanx 2 Graeme Johnson for chairing ‘AI-Asset or liability for FoI?’ Reassuring to hear researchers, public bodies & regulators are focused on managing AI & crafting fair & practical solutions to ensure FoI rights thrive & duties delivered. @benworthy1 @scotgov and @FOIScotland
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Our decisions do more than resolve appeals. They help requesters and public authorities better understand FOI law and practice. Read decisions and key learning points at zurl.co/A0bX6 #RightToKnowDay #AccessToInformation
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Our article today champions Scotland’s FoI law & its system of enforcement to protect rights and ensure public bodies comply with their duties. Useful learning in advance of publication of Scotland’s Human Rights Bill, now delayed until 2027. @HRCScotland tfn.scot/opinion/celebrating…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Whatever your level of FOI experience, our briefings and guidance can help. Find practical advice on valid requests, exemptions and many other aspects of FOI legislation. 👉 zurl.co/z3pOM #RightToKnowDay #FO
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Today we celebrate the global International Right to Know Day & Scotland’s FoI law which acts as a shield to disinformation and fake news. It’s a law to help the curious, the disempowered and those upset by decisions which impact on their lives. A law to champion🏆@NUJScotland
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Are you looking for information from a Scottish public authority, and don’t know where to start? zurl.co/Lt56q explains how to make an FOI request, and what happens next. Simple, practical guidance to help you get started. #RightToKnowDay #FOI
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Robust FoI legislation enables the public 2 separate fact from fiction - if something doesn’t sound or read right, they can make an information request & enforce the right thru regulators. FoI reform must be core 2 Govt strategy @KatySClark @jamiehepburn bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6re…
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CFoIS is a campaigning organisation supporting the public’s right to enforce their access to information rights. So this is a fascinating case to observe and hear arguments on interpreting our 24 yrs old FoI law. scotcourts.gov.uk/livestream…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Increasing demand…increasing transparency… Our new annual report shows that, while FOI appeal numbers have rocketed, our small team is working hard to close more cases and help people get the information they need. 👉foi.scot/annual-reports
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