Opaque transparency
FOIMan observes that for all the legislation and talk of transparency over the last 10 years, it seems ever harder to find information about our public authorities. FOI was supposed to open up our public bodies. …
Prince Charles’ letters and the Veto
FOIMan explains why the ruling of the Supreme Court in relation to Prince Charles’ “black spider memos” is so significant – and why FOI campaigners should be cautious in their celebrations. On 1 January 2005, FOI …
The ten things FOI requesters hate most
FOIMan writes for PDP’s Freedom of Information Journal on the “ten things FOI requesters hate most” about the way public authorities handle their requests. Those of you working for public authorities – FOI Officers and …
Budget 2015 and Data Protection
FOIMan comments on the Budget. Well, one particular aspect with data protection implications anyway… George Osborne, I’m sure, pleased all of us who work for ourselves when he announced in the Budget that annual tax …
Social Media and Me
FOIMan reflects on how social media has benefitted his life and career, and considers their impact – good and bad – on individuals and employers. This piece accompanies a guest post at Blog Now. Later this …
You be the judge
FOIMan comments on a revealing annotation to a request made via WhatDoTheyKnow.com. In my experience, one of the most common causes for a FOI response being delayed is one that many FOI Officers are reluctant to …