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Screenshot from press briefing says: PA Media 8 hours ago Share this story Facebook X / Twitter Copy Link Posted in Proposed changes to the public’s right to information and transparency among public authorities are set to be scrutinised in Holyrood. The Scottish Parliament’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments (SPPA) Committee has launched a call for views on the Scottish Government’s Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill. The Bill would look to update the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 by making the public’s right to information explicit. Under new proposals, the only information that would not be disclosed would be if it was classified as absolute exemption. The proposals would also bring more bodies under freedom of information rules, such as third sector organisations and housing associations. Martin Whitfield MSP, convener of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, said: “With the original Act now 20 years old, it’s timely to look at how the law might be updated. “Any new legislation must be clearly defined and workable. The committee is keen to hear views on the Bill’s proposals, and whether its aims to increase transparency, extend coverage and strengthen existing processes are likely to achieve their intended impact.” The call for views is open and will close to responses on September 22 2025. The Committee plans to hold evidence sessions with stakeholders in November.
Screenshot from the Bill website says "The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee is not currently seeking views on any of its current inquiries"
As noted in @clairemiller.bsky.social's brill #FOIFriday round-up, the Scottish government have announced they're seeking views on the new FOI bill, deadline Monday. Hopefully not, as committee website says they're "not currently seeking views" on anything...
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Another week, another public body told to get its Freedom of Information efforts up to scratch. A couple of weeks […]
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Freedom of Information requests have a habit of leading to personal data breaches. Usually the problem in the process is […]
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There's always something you can #FOI about any topic (if #FOIFriday shows anything, it shows that!).
So #election week, and a request with the answer to why do we use pencils to vote?
This, and other brief distractions from the general election results: clairemiller.net/2024/07/free...
Just in time for #Euro2024, the Harry Kane statue is back!
After #FOI revealed picture of the statue with nowhere to go, a new request has found TfL doesn't want it in case it distracts drivers!
This and other FOI stories in this week's #FOIFriday: clairemiller.net/2024/06/free...
It might be #FOIFriday, but lets talk Environmental Information Regulation requests.
They're like #FOI but focused on environmental information and private companies can be covered, like with this week's first story...
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Filed my first #ATIP complaint after 8-month wait in which officer repeatedly complained about workload. Maybe he wanted this? #FOIFriday
