Running fast just to stand still
FOIMan’s last article for PDP’s Freedom of Information Journal (for now) looks at where we are now with FOI in the UK – and where should we head next. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) …
Practice makes perfect?
FOIMan highlights a new enforcement action taken by the ICO in relation to FOI handling by a public authority. It was predictable. Just as I decided to take a break from being FOIMan for a …
FOI in a time of crisis
FOIMan writes about the impact of coronavirus on FOI for PDP’s Freedom of Information Journal. Coronavirus and the associated lockdown has had a huge impact on everyone and everything. In my latest article for PDP’s …
New FOI self-assessment toolkit issued
FOIMan highlights a new FOI self-assessment toolkit issued by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. One of the proposed initiatives mentioned in the UK Information Commissioner’s access to information strategy Openness by Design last year was a …
Follow the Fun
FOIMan explains why he’s getting ready to take up a proper job once more. A few months ago I applied for a job. A proper, full-time, permanent job. It looked like my perfect job, and …
Dealing with rejection
FOIMan suggests some tips for anyone who’s not happy with the response they’ve received to their FOI request. Sometimes I receive enquiries asking for help with an FOI request that’s been refused. Often they’ll even …