FOIMan considers what can be done to improve records management in government (and beyond). The Home Office lost 114 files (well, actually 30,000, but let’s not go there). A couple of weeks ago I wrote …
FOIMan reports on the latest FOI and information rights news stories. Information Commissioner uses launch of Annual Report to call for more resources and powers The Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, launched his office’s Annual …
FOIMan examines claims that 114 “missing” files are a sign of sinister goings-on at the Home Office. “Most of these files were probably destroyed because the kinds of topics that they covered would have been …
FOIMan examines the commonly used exemption protecting information which if disclosed would prejudice commercial interests. Summary You’re a public authority and you want lots of companies to bid for your contracts so that you can …
FOIMan examines an outburst of enthusiasm for transparency (of a sort) from Staffordshire County Council. It must be silly season again. Local authorities are shouting about the cost of FOI. Which wouldn’t be so bad …
FOIMan reports on the week’s key FOI and information rights news stories. Information Commissioner changes tune on EIR Charges The cost of staff time can be taken into account if charging for environmental information according …
