The Commissioner expresses frustration over East Dunbartonshire Council’s non-compliance with Decision Notices - highlighting the urgent need for stronger enforcement powers proposed in the FOI Reform Bill. Read more: www.foi.scot/commissioner-expresses-frustration-local-authority-compliance-failure

🌟 From individuals to whole teams, the #eCaseFOIAwards shine a light on those making FOI work better for everyone. Be part of it – nominate now 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk #eCaseFOIAwards

Join our free Appeal-Proofing lunchtime webinar for practical advice on reducing the risk of reviews and appeals using experiences from our decisions and interventions. 📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec 💻 MS Teams 🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof

Do you think that FOI is working well in Scotland? 🤔 The Commissioner thinks so, but he also believes that improvements are needed. Find out more in our annual report 👉 www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report

Who’s joining us at #HolyroodFOI this year? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Tag your colleagues, invite your team, and make it a day of shared learning and networking. Book your tickets here 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI

🏆This month’s newsletter is calling for nominations for the eCase FOI Awards. If you know an FOI practitioner or team who you think deserves some recognition, visit: tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews to find out how to nominate before submissions close at the end of Nov!

We’ve had a busy year! 👀 Have a look at how many cases we have closed in 2024-25! We had a huge increase in cases closed throughout the year 📈… and we’ll be working hard to continue resolving our cases over the coming year. www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...

2025 marks 20 years of Freedom of Information in Scotland 🥳 Join key voices past and present at #HolyroodFOI to celebrate how far we’ve come, and what’s next. Don’t miss out! 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI

🎟️Tickets to this year’s Holyrood FOI Conference are still available…it’s taking place at Dynamic Earth on 18 November – visit our newsletter to find out how you can book your ticket before they sell out! Visit: tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews

Calling all FOI practitioners! 📢 Join our free lunchtime webinar to learn how to appeal-proof your FOI responses. Get practical tips from our experts on reducing reviews and appeals. 📅 25 Nov or 4 Dec | 💻 MS Teams | 🔗 tinyurl.com/AppealProof

Appeals to the Commissioner can vary hugely throughout just one year – take a look at our video to give you a quick sneak peek to just how diverse our topics can be! For more info on what else we have got up to this year, visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual-report

📰 Have you signed up to our latest newsletter? If not, you won’t have heard about the launch of our ‘Appeal-Proof your FOI’ lunchtime webinars for FOI staff. To find out more, and book a space, visit 👇 tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews

From practical workshops to inspiring keynotes, #HolyroodFOI brings together FOI professionals across Scotland to share insights and build connections. Spaces are limited secure your ticket today 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI

Has your team smashed FOI improvements or nailed consistency? Either are nomination worthy! 🏆 Nominate for the #eCaseFOIAwards now, visit:https://ecasefoiawards.co.uk

Our annual report showcases a busy year 🌟 highlighting our highest number of decision notices issued along with 75% of requests in Scotland resulting in info being disclosed to the requester! Find out more 👇 www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...

🚨Newsflash! Our annual report is out, and our latest newsletter features a key summary of what we have got up to over the year visit 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews to check it out!

Working in FOI and seeing requests rise in a specific area? 📈 Proactive Publication could be the answer! Join the #HolyroodFOI session exploring why it matters - plus a practical “what to” and “how to” guide. Don’t miss out, book now 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI

Take a look at our annual report summary video 🎥 showcasing the increase in the Scottish Information Commissioner’s performance as well as a boost in the use of FOI in Scotland as a whole! To find out more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...

🎉 Our latest newsletter is here, featuring the launch of our 2024-25 Annual Report, unveiling of our ‘Appeal-Proof your FOI’ lunchtime webinars for practitioners, as well as much more… visit 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIOctNews

The deadline for nominations for the #eCaseFOIAwards at #FOI26 is on 30/11. If you were thinking about recommending someone who has been a shining star when it comes to FOI, now is your chance! Visit 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk

📃The Scottish Information Commissioner has laid his 2024-25 Annual Report before Parliament. Have a look to see our record-breaking stats! 📈 To read more visit: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annual...

Four Commissioners walk into a room…” sounds like the start of a joke - but it’s happening for real at #HolyroodFOI! Hear all past and present Scottish Information Commissioners discuss FOI’s past, present & future. Don’t miss out 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI

🕰️It’s the final week to apply for our Business Support Manager post - perfect for someone who loves numbers, people, and keeping things organised. Get your application in before 29th Oct! 👉 foi.scot/current-vacancies

🌟 Do you thrive on accuracy, teamwork and making things happen behind the scenes? Join us in our close-knit team at the Scottish Information Commissioner! To apply, visit 👉 www.foi.scot/current-vacancies

On 18/11 at #HolyroodFOI, staff from @foi.scot will lead a session on customer-focused FOI, with Lorraine Currie from Anderson Strathern, covering the public interest test, plus many more learning opportunities - don’t miss out! Book now: tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI

There’s just one week left to apply for our Business Support Manager role. You’ll be managing finance, payroll and procurement, making sure everything runs like clockwork behind the scenes. Don’t miss out – applications close 29th Oct! 👉 foi.scot/current-vacancies

🎉 The eCase FOI Awards are back for the 4th year! Celebrating the best in FOI across the public sector. Want to shine a spotlight 🔦 on yourself, a colleague or team? Nominate by 30 Nov 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk

⏱️ Time is running out…you have until Wednesday to submit your views to the Scottish Parliament regarding the FOI Reform Bill - be part of shaping the future of FOI! Don’t miss this opportunity! Visit: tinyurl.com/FOIReform #FOIReform

🗓️ Mark your calendar – Holyrood’s FOI event is back on 18 November 2025 in Edinburgh. This special edition marks the 20th anniversary of FOI in Scotland. Visit 👉 tinyurl.com/HolyroodFOI 

🔎 Are you looking for a new role? Do you have experience in finance, managing staff and payroll? If so, we have just to job for you! Visit foi.scot/current-vacancies to find out more info!

🏆 The categories for #eCaseFOIAwards are live! Awards for Practitioner, Team, and 🌟 Rising Star of the year. Do you or your team fit one, or more? Nominate yourself, a colleague or a public body today 👉 ecasefoiawards.co.uk 

💡 Authorities refusing FOI/EIR requests on cost grounds must evidence their estimates & searches. Our latest newsletter shares tips on how to get this right 👇 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOI #Scotland #DecisionsAndLearning

💻 We’re planning new webinars for FOI staff! Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Let us know! More info on how to submit your requests can be found in this month’s newsletter 👇 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOI #Scotland #Newsletter

🚀 We’re hiring! We are looking for a Business Support Manager with a proven record in finance functions within a public sector or comparable organisational environment – sounds like you? Send your application form before 29th Oct! 👉 foi.scot/current-vacancies

Do you know your FOIs from your EIRs? If you’re looking to brush up your skills our recent #newsletter can help do just that! Visit tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOI #Scotland #DecisionsAndLearning

Want to join the Commissioner’s team in an interesting and varied role? We’re recruiting for a Business Support Manager, to find out more, visit: www.foi.scot/current-vaca...

Scotland’s FOI law hits global recognition with a score of 103 from @law-democracy.bsky.social! 🎉To read more about this achievement take a look at our newsletter: tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews

🎉 The eCase FOI Awards are back for 2026! 🎉 Know a person or team who goes above and beyond in FOI? Nominations are now open and winners will be celebrated at #FOI26. 👉 Nominate today at ecasefoiawards.co.uk

Read all about it 📢 The #FOIReform Bill is now being considered by the Scottish Parliament. To read our summary of the proposed changes and how you can impact the Bill visit: 👉 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOI #Scotland #Newsletter

More than 100k FOI requests were made to Scottish public authorities last year - a landmark first. 📊 Discover where those requests went and more in our latest #newsletter 👉 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOI #Scotland #Newsletter

At last week’s SPIF event, @cfoiscot.bsky.social shared messages from around the world congratulating Scotland on 20 years of FOI! Read the messages below – and remember you can have your say on the FOI Reform Bill until 22 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIReform

True or false? 🤔 The Scottish Information Commissioner can attempt to reach an agreement between the authority and the requester before going to a Decision Notice? For the answer, visit our September edition of our #newsletter 👉 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOI #Scotland

📢 Have your say! The Scottish Parliament is scrutinising the FOI Reform Bill, and they need your views – should authorities pause deadlines for clarification? Should the First Minister have a veto? Submit your views by 22 October 2025 👇 tinyurl.com/FOIReform

🥁 Drum roll… introducing the @ecase.co.uk FOI Awards 2026! 🏆 Nominations are now open - a chance to celebrate the teams, individuals & authorities making a difference in FOI. Find out how to nominate in our latest #newsletter 👉 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOI #Scotland #FOIAwards

🗞️Hot off the press! Our latest newsletter is out - covering #FOI Reform Bill updates, the launch of the eCase Awards 2026 and Scotland’s FOI law achieving success in international ratings… What are you waiting for? Visit: tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews #FOIReform #Newsletter

RECAP | FOI works but suggests the need for improvement and culture change. Proactive publication would benefit requesters and authorities. When info is easy to access, fewer requests are needed. Help shape the future of FOI - have your say by 22/10 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIReform

At SPIF we welcomed the full line-up of past-and-present Scottish Information Commissioners. Their debate centred on one big question: Will Scotland become a global FOI leader? 🌍

MSP @katysclark.bsky.social summarised the FOI Reform Bill and the process it needs to take going through Parliament. She highlighted the proposed measures to speed up the designation of bodies that hold contracts for public services.

"FOI lets the media better inform the public” said @thecourieruk ‘s David Clegg at SPIF. But “with some authorities resisting, culture change is needed”.

At Friday’s Scottish Public Information Forum, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, who led the FOI Act through Parliament 20+ years ago, reflected that governments which proactively release information face fewer requests.