Scottish Information Commissioner News RSS Feed http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/News.aspx Last Decisions issued by the Commissioner Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:17 +0100 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:17 +0100 Decisions Round-up: 13 to 17 May 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup13to17May2013.aspx Read the learning points from the seven decisions published this week. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup13to17May2013.aspx#item413 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Audit Scotland http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.aspx The Commissioner has published her assessment report following the assessment of Audit Scotland on 20 November 2012. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.aspx#item411 Commissioner publishes annual statement for 2012/13 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.aspx The Commissioner has published an annual statement of certain expenditure for 2012/13. The statement shows expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.aspx#item412 Decisions Round-up: 3 to 10 May 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to10May2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 3 and 10 May 2013 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to10May2013.aspx#item410 New briefing: "Information Requests and Voicemail/Telephone Calls http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.aspx The Commissioner has published a new briefing on dealing with information requests which are left on voicemail, or which are otherwise recorded during telephone calls. Thu, 09 May 2013 17:40:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.aspx#item408 Commissioner publishes Court Costs http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.aspx The Commissioner has published details of costs incurred in defending statutory appeals/judicial reviews, in the Guide to Information available via her publication scheme. Thu, 09 May 2013 17:26:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.aspx#item409 Decisions Round-up: 15 April to 3 May 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup15to26April2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 15 April and 3 May 2013. Fri, 03 May 2013 16:13:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup15to26April2013.aspx#item407 Download the Learning and Development Survey Findings Report http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/LDSurveyReport.aspx Visit the website to download the full report, an executive summary and a copy of the questionnaire. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:07:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/LDSurveyReport.aspx#item406 Commissioner publishes findings of learning and development survey http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130503.aspx Improving skills - the commitment starts from the top. The Commissioner today published the findings of her learning and development survey. Fri, 03 May 2013 14:41:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130503.aspx#item405 Commissioner's statement on publication of Project Power and Project Solar reports http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130426.aspx The Commissioner has published a statement about the City of Edinburgh Council's decision to publish its Project Power and Project Solar Report. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:43:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130426.aspx#item389 Decisions Round-up: 1 to 12 April 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp1to12April2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 1 and 12 April 2013. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:16:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp1to12April2013.aspx#item387 Decisions Round-up: 1 to 12 April 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp1to12April2013.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 1 and 12 April 2013. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:16:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp1to12April2013.asp#item276 Job vacancy - Administration Assistant (maternity cover) http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Jobvacancies.aspx The Commissioner is recruiting an Administration Assistant to cover maternity leave. Details of the post, including an application form, are on our website. Closing date is 15th April 2013. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:07:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Jobvacancies.aspx#item282 Job vacancy - Administration Assistant (maternity cover) http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Jobvacancies.asp The Commissioner is recruiting an Administration Assistant to cover maternity leave. Details of the post, including an application form, are on our website. Closing date is 15th April 2013. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:07:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Jobvacancies.asp#item275 Inform Newsletter for April 2013 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletter_April2013.aspx Read the April 2013 Inform newsletter - featuring details of new guidance, and news on our forthcoming collection of statistical data. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletter_April2013.aspx#item404 Inform Newsletter for April 2013 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletter_April2013.asp Read the April 2013 Inform newsletter - featuring details of new guidance, and news on our forthcoming collection of statistical data. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletter_April2013.asp#item274 Commissioner updates guidance on dealing with vexatious requests http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130401.asp The Commissioner's guidance reflects recent experience of dealing with vexatious requests. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:50:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130401.asp#item273 Commissioner updates guidance on dealing with vexatious requests http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130401.aspx The Commissioner's guidance reflects recent experience of dealing with vexatious requests. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:50:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130401.aspx#item386 Decisions Round-up: 25 to 29 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25to29March2013.aspx Read the learning points from the latest decision published by the Commissioner. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25to29March2013.aspx#item385 Decisions Round-up: 25 to 29 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25to29March2013.asp Read the learning points from the latest decision published by the Commissioner. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25to29March2013.asp#item272 Decisions Round up: 18 to 22 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22March2013.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 18 and 22 March 2013 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:35:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22March2013.asp#item271 Decisions Round up: 18 to 22 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22March2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 18 and 22 March 2013 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:35:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22March2013.aspx#item384 Decisions Round-up: 11 to 15 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11to15March2013.aspx We published nine decisions this week involving a range of public authorities, including two health boards, a local council the Scottish Ministers and the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11to15March2013.aspx#item383 Decisions Round-up: 11 to 15 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11to15March2013.asp We published nine decisions this week involving a range of public authorities, including two health boards, a local council the Scottish Ministers and the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11to15March2013.asp#item270 Commissioner publishes quarterly statement for Q3 2012/13 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp The Commissioner has published a statement of certain expenditure for Quarter 3 2012/13. The statement shows expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:59:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp#item269 Commissioner publishes quarterly statement for Q3 2012/13 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.aspx The Commissioner has published a statement of certain expenditure for Quarter 3 2012/13. The statement shows expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:59:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.aspx#item356 Senior Management Team meeting minutes - February 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The minutes of the Senior Management Team meeting held on 06 February 2013 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item268 Senior Management Team meeting minutes - February 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.aspx The minutes of the Senior Management Team meeting held on 06 February 2013 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.aspx#item296 Decisions Round-up: 4 to 8 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp4to8March2013.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 4 and 8 March 2013. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp4to8March2013.asp#item267 Decisions Round-up: 4 to 8 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp4to8March2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 4 and 8 March 2013. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp4to8March2013.aspx#item382 Decisions Round-up: 25 February to 1 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25Februaryto1March2013.aspx We published eleven decisions this week, with a range of learning points for authorities. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25Februaryto1March2013.aspx#item381 Decisions Round-up: 25 February to 1 March 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25Februaryto1March2013.asp We published eleven decisions this week, with a range of learning points for authorities. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp25Februaryto1March2013.asp#item266 Quarterly Operational Report for Oct to Dec 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2012-2013 is now available for Oct to Dec 2012. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item264 Financial summary report for January 2013 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 January 2013, is now available to download from her website. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item265 Quarterly Operational Report for Oct to Dec 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.aspx The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2012-2013 is now available for Oct to Dec 2012. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.aspx#item307 Financial summary report for January 2013 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.aspx A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 January 2013, is now available to download from her website. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.aspx#item355 Commissioner publishes assessment report for South Ayrshire Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.aspx The Commissioner has published her assessment report following the assessment of South Ayrshire Council on 28 and 29 August 2012. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.aspx#item318 Commissioner publishes assessment report for South Ayrshire Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published her assessment report following the assessment of South Ayrshire Council on 28 and 29 August 2012. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item263 Decisions Round-up: 18 to 22 February 20132 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22February2013.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 18 and 22 February 2013. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:37:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22February2013.asp#item262 Decisions Round-up: 18 to 22 February 20132 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22February2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 18 and 22 February 2013. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:37:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp18to22February2013.aspx#item380 Decisions Round-up: 11 to 15 February 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11o15February2013.aspx The latest decision from the Scottish Information Commissioner. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11o15February2013.aspx#item354 Decisions Round-up: 11 to 15 February 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11o15February2013.asp The latest decision from the Scottish Information Commissioner. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp11o15February2013.asp#item260 Financial summary report for December 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 December 2012, is now available to download from her website. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:50:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item259 Decisions Round up: 28 January to 1 February 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup28Janto1Feb2013.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 28 January and 1 February 2013. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:15:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup28Janto1Feb2013.asp#item258 Decisions Round up: 28 January to 1 February 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup28Janto1Feb2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 28 January and 1 February 2013. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:15:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup28Janto1Feb2013.aspx#item353 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for Oct to Dec 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A quarterly update on the Commissioner’s operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for Oct to Dec 2012. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:55:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item257 Commissioner to urge Ministers to take their own course on FOI http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130130.asp Commissioner Rosemary Agnew will today urge Scottish Ministers to follow their own course when considering the extension of FOI law. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130130.asp#item256 Commissioner to urge Ministers to take their own course on FOI http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130130.aspx Commissioner Rosemary Agnew will today urge Scottish Ministers to follow their own course when considering the extension of FOI law. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20130130.aspx#item352 Decisions Round-up: 21 to 25 January 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp21to25January2013.aspx Read the learning points from the first seven decisions issued during 2013. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp21to25January2013.aspx#item351 Decisions Round-up: 21 to 25 January 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp21to25January2013.asp Read the learning points from the first seven decisions issued during 2013. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp21to25January2013.asp#item255 Commissioner publishes "New Year message" in Inform newsletter http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovember2012toJanuary2013.asp News and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner, including a "New Year message" from the Commissioner, an update on the FOI Amendment Bill and news of forthcoming events. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovember2012toJanuary2013.asp#item254 Commissioner publishes "New Year message" in Inform newsletter http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovember2012toJanuary2013.aspx News and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner, including a "New Year message" from the Commissioner, an update on the FOI Amendment Bill and news of forthcoming events. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovember2012toJanuary2013.aspx#item403 Decisions Round-up: 7 to 11 January 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp7to11Jan2013.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 7 and 11 January 2013. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:46:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp7to11Jan2013.asp#item253 Decisions Round-up: 7 to 11 January 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp7to11Jan2013.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 7 and 11 January 2013. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:46:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp7to11Jan2013.aspx#item350 Financial summary report for November 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 30 November 2012, is now available to download from her website. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item252 Decisions Round-up: 17 to 21 December 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21December2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 17 and 21 November 2012. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:48:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21December2012.aspx#item349 Decisions Round-up: 17 to 21 December 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21December2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 17 and 21 November 2012. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:48:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21December2012.asp#item251 Decisions Round-up: 10 to 14 December 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14December2012.aspx The learning points from the decisions issued this week. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14December2012.aspx#item348 Decisions Round-up: 10 to 14 December 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14December2012.asp The learning points from the decisions issued this week. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14December2012.asp#item250 Decisions Round-up: 3 to 7 December 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7December2012.asp Key learning points from the latest decisions published by the Scottish Information Commissioner. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7December2012.asp#item249 Decisions Round-up: 3 to 7 December 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7December2012.aspx Key learning points from the latest decisions published by the Scottish Information Commissioner. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7December2012.aspx#item347 Decisions Round-up: 26 to 30 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp26to30November2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 26 and 30 November 2012 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:14:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp26to30November2012.aspx#item346 Decisions Round-up: 26 to 30 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp26to30November2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 26 and 30 November 2012 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:14:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp26to30November2012.asp#item248 Management Team Meeting minutes - 25 October 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on 25 October 2012 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item246 Financial summary report for October 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 October 2012, is now available to download from her website. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item247 Commissioner welcomes freedom of information proposals http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121128.asp Scottish Information Commissioner Rosemary Agnew today welcomed the Scottish Ministers proposals to revise the Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121128.asp#item245 Commissioner welcomes freedom of information proposals http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121128.aspx Scottish Information Commissioner Rosemary Agnew today welcomed the Scottish Ministers proposals to revise the Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121128.aspx#item345 Decisions Round-up: 19 to 23 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp19to23November2012.aspx The latest decisions and key learning points from the Scottish Information Commissioner. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp19to23November2012.aspx#item344 Decisions Round-up: 19 to 23 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp19to23November2012.asp The latest decisions and key learning points from the Scottish Information Commissioner. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp19to23November2012.asp#item244 Quarterly Operational Report for Jul to Sep 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2012-2013 is now available for July to September 2012 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:55:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item243 Decisions Round-up: 12 to 16 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisinsRoundUp12to16November2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 12 and 16 November 2012 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisinsRoundUp12to16November2012.asp#item242 Decisions Round-up: 12 to 16 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisinsRoundUp12to16November2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 12 and 16 November 2012 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisinsRoundUp12to16November2012.aspx#item343 Decisions Round-up: 12 to 16 Month 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisinsRoundUp12to16November2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 12 and 16 Month 2012 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisinsRoundUp12to16November2012.asp#item241 Financial summary reports for July 2012 to September 2012 are now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp Monthly summaries of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 30 September 2012, are now available to download from her website. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item240 Decisions Round-up: 5 to 9 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp5to9November2012.asp The latest Decisions Round-Up from the Commissioner is now available. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp5to9November2012.asp#item239 Decisions Round-up: 5 to 9 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp5to9November2012.aspx The latest Decisions Round-Up from the Commissioner is now available. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp5to9November2012.aspx#item342 Commissioner publishes quarterly statement for Q2 2012/13 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp The Commissioner has published a statement of certain expenditure for July to September 2012/13. The statement shows expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp#item238 Decisions Round-up: 29 October to 2 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp29Octto02Nov2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 29 October and 2 November 2012. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:46:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp29Octto02Nov2012.asp#item237 Decisions Round-up: 29 October to 2 November 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp29Octto02Nov2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 29 October and 2 November 2012. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:46:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp29Octto02Nov2012.aspx#item341 Commissioner responds to consultation on Procurement Reform Bill http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.aspx The Commissioner has published her response to the Government's consultation on the Procurement Reform Bill. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.aspx#item291 Commissioner responds to consultation on Procurement Reform Bill http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp The Commissioner has published her response to the Government's consultation on the Procurement Reform Bill. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp#item235 Commissioner responds to consultation on Procurement Reform Bill http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp The Commissioner has published her response to the Government's consultation on the Procurement Reform Bill. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp#item236 Inform Newsletter for October 2012 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterOctober2012.asp News and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner, including details of the 2011/12 Annual Report, and an update on Scotland's FOI Amendment Bill. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterOctober2012.asp#item234 Inform Newsletter for October 2012 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterOctober2012.aspx News and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner, including details of the 2011/12 Annual Report, and an update on Scotland's FOI Amendment Bill. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterOctober2012.aspx#item402 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Fife NHS Board http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published her assessment report and action plan following the assessment of Fife NHS Board on 27 and 28 June 2012. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:35:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item233 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) to September 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp An update on the Commissioner’s operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, to September 2012, is now available. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item232 Decisions Round-up: 22 to 26 October 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup22to26October2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 22 and 26 October 2012. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup22to26October2012.asp#item231 Decisions Round-up: 22 to 26 October 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup22to26October2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 22 and 26 October 2012. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:51:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup22to26October2012.aspx#item340 Commissioner welcomes Government's decision to abandon appeal http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121023.aspx The Commissioner has issued a statement following the Government's decision to seek leave to abandon it appeal against Decision 111/2012 Catherine Stihler MEP and the Scottish Ministers. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121023.aspx#item339 Commissioner welcomes Government's decision to abandon appeal http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121023.asp The Commissioner has issued a statement following the Government's decision to seek leave to abandon it appeal against Decision 111/2012 Catherine Stihler MEP and the Scottish Ministers. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121023.asp#item230 Commissioner welcomes Government's decision to abandon appeal http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121023.asp The Commissioner has issued a statement following the Scottish Government's decision to seek leave to abandon its appeal against Decision 111/2012 Catherine Stihler MEP and the Scottish Ministers. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20121023.asp#item229 Decision Round up: 15 to 19 October 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp15to19October2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 15 and 19 October 2012. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:05:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp15to19October2012.asp#item228 Decision Round up: 15 to 19 October 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp15to19October2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 15 and 19 October 2012. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:05:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp15to19October2012.aspx#item338 Commissioner launches Model Publication Scheme 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesModelPublicationSchemes.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner is launching the Model Publication Scheme 2013 today, at an event in Perth. The scheme and accompanying guidance are available to download on our website from today. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesModelPublicationSchemes.aspx#item371 Commissioner launches Model Publication Scheme 2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesModelPublicationSchemes.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner is launching the Model Publication Scheme 2013 today, at an event in Perth. The scheme and accompanying guidance are available to download on our website from today. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesModelPublicationSchemes.asp#item226 Decisions Round-up 8 to 12 October http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp8to12October2012.asp A round up of decisions published this week by the Scottish Information Commissioner. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:24:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp8to12October2012.asp#item227 Decisions Round-up 8 to 12 October http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp8to12October2012.aspx A round up of decisions published this week by the Scottish Information Commissioner. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:24:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp8to12October2012.aspx#item337 Decisions Round-up: 1 to 5 October 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup1to5Oct2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 1 and 5 October 2012. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup1to5Oct2012.aspx#item336 Decisions Round-up: 1 to 5 October 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup1to5Oct2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 1 and 5 October 2012. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup1to5Oct2012.asp#item225 Decisions Round-up: 17 to 21 September 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21September2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published from 17 to 21 September. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21September2012.asp#item224 Decisions Round-up: 17 to 21 September 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21September2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published from 17 to 21 September. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp17to21September2012.aspx#item335 Call for "Better FOI" as appeal numbers rise http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120918.aspx At the launch of her 2011/12 Annual Report, Rosemary Agnew calls for the public and public authorities to improve the way they work with FOI. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120918.aspx#item334 Call for "Better FOI" as appeal numbers rise http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120918.asp At the launch of her 2011/12 Annual Report, Rosemary Agnew calls for the public and public authorities to improve the way they work with FOI. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120918.asp#item223 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 10 to 14 September 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14September2012.asp A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 10 and 14 September 2012. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14September2012.asp#item222 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 10 to 14 September 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14September2012.aspx A round-up of the key learning points from the decisions published by the Commissioner between 10 and 14 September 2012. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp10to14September2012.aspx#item333 Press statement on Decisions 153/2012 and 154/2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120914.aspx Commissioner requires the disclosure of information about funding proposals Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120914.aspx#item331 Press statement on Decisions 153/2012 and 154/2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120914.asp Commissioner requires the disclosure of information about funding proposals Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120914.asp#item220 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 3 to 7 September 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7September2012.asp A round-up of the key messages from the decisions issued by the Scottish Information Commissioner. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7September2012.asp#item219 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 3 to 7 September 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7September2012.aspx A round-up of the key messages from the decisions issued by the Scottish Information Commissioner. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp3to7September2012.aspx#item332 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 27 to 31 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.asp A round up of the key learning points from the decisions published during the last week. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:49:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.asp#item217 Management Team Meeting minutes - 12 Jul 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on 12 July 2012 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item215 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 27 to 31 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.asp A round up of the key learning points from the decisions published during the last week. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.asp#item218 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 27 to 31 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.aspx A round up of the key learning points from the decisions published during the last week. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.aspx#item330 Commissioner publishes assessment report for South Lanarkshire Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published her assessment report and action plan following the assessment of South Lanarkshire Council in March 2012. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item214 Commissioner publishes assessment report for The Scottish Sports Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published her assessment report and action plan following the assessment of The Scottish Sports Council in July 2012. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item221 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 27 to 31 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.asp A round up of the key learning points from the decisions published during the last week. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRound-up27to31August2012.asp#item216 Financial summary reports for April 2012 to June 2012 are now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp Monthly summaries of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, from 1 April 2012 to 30 June 2012, are now available to download from his website. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item213 Commissioner responds to consultation on Community Empowerment Bill http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp The Commissioner has published her response to the Government's consultation on a Community Empowerment Bill. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:53:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp#item212 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 20 to 24 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp20to24August.asp A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 20 and 24 August 2012. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp20to24August.asp#item211 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 20 to 24 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp20to24August.aspx A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 20 and 24 August 2012. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp20to24August.aspx#item329 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 13 to 17 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp13to17August.aspx A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 13 and 17 August 2012. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp13to17August.aspx#item328 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 13 to 17 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp13to17August.asp A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 13 and 17 August 2012. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundUp13to17August.asp#item210 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 6 to 10 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup6to10August.asp A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 6 and 10 August 2012. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup6to10August.asp#item209 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 6 to 10 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup6to10August.aspx A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 6 and 10 August 2012. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup6to10August.aspx#item327 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published her assessment report and action plan following the assessment of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in August 2012. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:05:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item208 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 30 July-3 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup20Julyto3Aug2012.asp A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 30 July and 3 August 2012 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:02:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup20Julyto3Aug2012.asp#item205 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 30 July-3 August 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup20Julyto3Aug2012.aspx A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 30 July and 3 August 2012 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:02:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup20Julyto3Aug2012.aspx#item326 Commissioner published Governance Arrangements and Risk Management Policy http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.asp The Commissioner has published new Governance Arrangements and a Risk Management Policy. These documents are available to download from our Guide to Information - see Class 1: About the authority (Governance and accountability) Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.asp#item204 Commissioner published Governance Arrangements and Risk Management Policy http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.aspx The Commissioner has published new Governance Arrangements and a Risk Management Policy. These documents are available to download from our Guide to Information - see Class 1: About the authority (Governance and accountability) Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.aspx#item309 Commissioner publishes quarterly statement for Q1 2012/13 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp The Commissioner has published a statement of certain expenditure for April to June 2012/13. The statement shows expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp#item203 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 23-27 July 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup23to27July.asp A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 23 and 27 July 2012 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:09:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup23to27July.asp#item202 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 23-27 July 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup23to27July.aspx A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 23 and 27 July 2012 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:09:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup23to27July.aspx#item325 Commissioner responds to consultation on FOI Amendment Bill http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp The Commissioner has published her response to the Finance Committee's call for written evidence in its consideration of the general principles of the FOI (Amendment)(Scotland) Bill Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:13:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp#item201 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 16-20 July 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup16to20July2012.asp A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 16 and 20 July 2012. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup16to20July2012.asp#item207 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 16-20 July 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup16to20July2012.aspx A round-up of the key decisions and messages from the Scottish Information Commissioner between 16 and 20 July 2012. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup16to20July2012.aspx#item324 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Cairngorms National Park Authority http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published her assessment report and action plan following the assessment of Cairngorms National Park Authority in April 2012. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item199 Quarterly Operational Report to June 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarerly report on the Commissioner's Opertional Plan 2012-2013 is now available for April to June 2012. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:55:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item198 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 9-13 July 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup9to13July2012.asp A round-up of key decisions published by the Scottish Information Commissioner between 9-13 July 2012. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup9to13July2012.asp#item206 Scottish Information Commissioner Decisions Round-up: 9-13 July 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup9to13July2012.aspx A round-up of key decisions published by the Scottish Information Commissioner between 9-13 July 2012. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Decisionroundups/DecisionsRoundup9to13July2012.aspx#item323 Press statement on Decision 111/2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120711.aspx The Commissioner has issued a press statement on Decision 111/2012, Catherine Stihler MEP and the Scottish Ministers. The ruling requires Ministers to confirm whether they held referendum legal advice. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120711.aspx#item378 Press statement on Decision 111/2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120711.asp The Commissioner has issued a press statement on Decision 111/2012, Catherine Stihler MEP and the Scottish Ministers. The ruling requires Ministers to confirm whether they held referendum legal advice. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120711.asp#item196 Research reveals that voluntary sector still has concerns about FOI use http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120706.asp Research published in association with the University of Strathclyde reveals that the voluntary sector remains cautious about using FOI rights. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120706.asp#item195 Research reveals that voluntary sector still has concerns about FOI use http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120706.aspx Research published in association with the University of Strathclyde reveals that the voluntary sector remains cautious about using FOI rights. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120706.aspx#item377 Commissioner recommends UHI improves practice http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120705.aspx The Commissioner has issued a Practice Recommendation calling for improvements in the University of Highlands and Islands' handling of FOI requests. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:49:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120705.aspx#item376 Commissioner recommends UHI improves practice http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120705.asp The Commissioner has issued a Practice Recommendation calling for improvements in the University of Highlands and Islands' handling of FOI requests. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:49:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120705.asp#item194 Commissioner publishes forward programme of practice assessment visits http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.asp The Commissioner has published updated details of her forward programme of assessment visits to Scottish public authorities. The list includes five new dates between October 2012 and April 2013. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.asp#item193 Commissioner publishes forward programme of practice assessment visits http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.aspx The Commissioner has published updated details of her forward programme of assessment visits to Scottish public authorities. The list includes five new dates between October 2012 and April 2013. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.aspx#item361 Commissioner publishes forward programme of practice assessment visits http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.asp The Commissioner has published updated details of his forward programme of assessment visits to Scottish public authorities. The list includes five new dates between October 2012 and April 2013. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:26:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.asp#item192 Commissioner's first "Inform" newsletter published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJun2012.asp The May/June edition of Inform, featuring news and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner is now available on her website. This is the Commissioner's first newsletter since coming into post in May 2012. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:46:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJun2012.asp#item191 Commissioner's first "Inform" newsletter published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJun2012.aspx The May/June edition of Inform, featuring news and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner is now available on her website. This is the Commissioner's first newsletter since coming into post in May 2012. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:46:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJun2012.aspx#item401 Commissioner publishes quarterly expenditure figures http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp The Commissioner has published a statement of certain expenditure for 2011/12. The statement shows his expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp#item190 Commissioner publishes assessment report for the University of the Highlands and Islands http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report, action plan and practice recommendation, following the assessment of the University of the Highlands and Islands in February 2012. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item189 Commissioner issues first decisions - "Valuable lessons to be learned" http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120612.asp Rosemary Agnew issued three formal decisions on 12 June 2012 – her first since becoming Scottish Information Commissioner in May this year. The decisions confirm that the new Commissioner continues to support some hard-won principles established by her predecessor, but also signal her commitment to providing positive learning opportunities for all of Scotland’s public authorities. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120612.asp#item188 Commissioner issues first decisions - "Valuable lessons to be learned" http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120612.aspx Rosemary Agnew issued three formal decisions on 12 June 2012 ? her first since becoming Scottish Information Commissioner in May this year. The decisions confirm that the new Commissioner continues to support some hard-won principles established by her predecessor, but also signal her commitment to providing positive learning opportunities for all of Scotland?s public authorities. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120612.aspx#item375 View the new Commissioner's biography http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/CommissionerBiography.asp Scottish Information Commissioner Rosemary Agnew has published a full biography on her website. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:47:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/CommissionerBiography.asp#item187 View the new Commissioner's biography http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/CommissionerBiography.aspx Scottish Information Commissioner Rosemary Agnew has published a full biography on her website. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:47:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/CommissionerBiography.aspx#item278 Scottish Information Commissioner published Operational Plan for 2012-2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has published her Operational Plan for 2012 to 2013. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp#item186 Scottish Information Commissioner published Operational Plan for 2012-2013 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has published her Operational Plan for 2012 to 2013. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.aspx#item320 Dundee seminar to explore changes to FOI laws http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20122505.aspx A panel of expert speakers is gathering at the Centre for Freedom of Information to discuss the future of freedom of information (FOI) laws, north and south of the border. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20122505.aspx#item374 Dundee seminar to explore changes to FOI laws http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20122505.asp A panel of expert speakers is gathering at the Centre for Freedom of Information to discuss the future of freedom of information (FOI) laws, north and south of the border. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20122505.asp#item185 Commissioner issues tender invitation for legal services http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.asp Invitiation to tender published for the provision of legal services to the Commissioner. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.asp#item183 Commissioner issues tender invitation for legal services http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.aspx Invitiation to tender published for the provision of legal services to the Commissioner. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.aspx#item321 Financial summary report for March 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 March 2012, is now available to download from his website. Wed, 02 May 2012 16:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item182 Financial summary report for Marchy 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 March 2012, is now available to download from his website. Wed, 02 May 2012 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item181 Inform: Commissioner's news and commentary for April 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterApril2012.asp Bimonthly news and commentary from the Acting Scottish Information Commissioner. This edition reflects on the 2011/12 Operational Plan and gives news of forthcoming events. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterApril2012.asp#item179 Inform: Commissioner's news and commentary for April 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterApril2012.asp Bimonthly news and commentary from the Acting Scottish Information Commissioner. This edition reflects on the 2011/12 Operational Plan and gives news of forthcoming events. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterApril2012.asp#item180 Inform: Commissioner's news and commentary for April 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterApril2012.aspx Bimonthly news and commentary from the Acting Scottish Information Commissioner. This edition reflects on the 2011/12 Operational Plan and gives news of forthcoming events. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterApril2012.aspx#item400 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Scottish Court Service and Scottish Legal Complains Commission http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment reports and action plans, following the assessment of Scottish Court Service in December 2011 and Scottish Legal Complaints Commission in Janbuary 2012. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item176 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for March 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and invetigations performance statistics, is now available for March 2012. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item177 Management Team Meeting minutes - 18 Apr 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on 18 April 2012 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item178 New Centre for FOI seminar announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/UpdateCentreFOIMay2012.asp The Centre for FOI announces its latest Spring 2012 seminar. "FOI-time to change? Implications north and south of the border", welcomes Ibrahim Hasan, Christine O'Neill and Ben Worthy to talk abut the post-legislative review of FOI in Westminster and what it might mean for Scotland. New Commissioner Rosemary Agnew will also say a few words. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:37:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/UpdateCentreFOIMay2012.asp#item175 New Centre for FOI seminar announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/UpdateCentreFOIMay2012.aspx The Centre for FOI announces its latest Spring 2012 seminar. "FOI-time to change? Implications north and south of the border", welcomes Ibrahim Hasan, Christine O'Neill and Ben Worthy to talk abut the post-legislative review of FOI in Westminster and what it might mean for Scotland. New Commissioner Rosemary Agnew will also say a few words. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:37:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/UpdateCentreFOIMay2012.aspx#item399 Financial summary report for February 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 29 February 2012, is now available to download from his website. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item174 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for February 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and invetigations performance statistics, is now available for February 2012. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:40:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item172 Financial summary report for January 2012 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 January 2012, is now available to download from his website. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item170 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for January 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and invetigations performance statistics, is now available for January 2012. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item169 Management Team Meeting minutes - 25 Jan 201 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on 25 January 2012 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item168 Scottish Information Commissioner Strategic Plan for 2012-2016 is published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp The Strategic Plan for the Scottish Information Commissioner for 2012-2016 has been published, as required under the Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp#item167 Kevin Dunion publishes final Inform Newsletter as Commissioner http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterFeb2012.asp Kevin Dunion has published his final Inform Newsletter as Commissioner, in which he reflects on his time in office and announces his response to the FOI Amendment Bill consultation. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterFeb2012.asp#item166 Kevin Dunion publishes final Inform Newsletter as Commissioner http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterFeb2012.aspx Kevin Dunion has published his final Inform Newsletter as Commissioner, in which he reflects on his time in office and announces his response to the FOI Amendment Bill consultation. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterFeb2012.aspx#item398 "Catalogue of failings" at NHS Ayrshire and Arran http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120222.aspx The Commissioner's last decision criticises NHS Ayrshire and Arran for some of the most serious failings in records management he has seen in his time in office. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120222.aspx#item372 "Catalogue of failings" at NHS Ayrshire and Arran http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120222.asp The Commissioner's last decision criticises NHS Ayrshire and Arran for some of the most serious failings in records management he has seen in his time in office. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120222.asp#item165 Updated exemption briefings now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp The Commissioner has comprehensively updated all his briefings on FOISA exemptions - all available to download from his website. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp#item164 Updated exemption briefings now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.aspx The Commissioner has comprehensively updated all his briefings on FOISA exemptions - all available to download from his website. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.aspx#item285 Commissioner publishes quarterly expenditure figures http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp The Commissioner has published a statement of certain expenditure for the first nine months of 2011/12. The statement shows his expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp#item161 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for December 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and invetigations performance statistics, is now available for December 2011. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item160 Commissioner publishes forward programme of practice assessment visits http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.asp The Commissioner has published details of his forward programme of assessment visits to Scottish public authorities. The list includes six new dates between April and October 2012. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Practiceassessments.asp#item158 "Safeguard information rights" says Commissioner in last report http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120110.asp Commissioner publishes a Special Report to the Scottish Parliament as he prepares to leave office. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:50:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120110.asp#item155 "Safeguard information rights" says Commissioner in last report http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120110.aspx Commissioner publishes a Special Report to the Scottish Parliament as he prepares to leave office. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:50:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20120110.aspx#item370 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for November 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and invetigations performance statistics, is now available for November 2011. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item154 Commissioner Calls for FOI rights to be strenghtened as survey reveals strong public support http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111612.asp Kevin Dunion has called on the Scottish Government to strengthen and extend FOI, in the wake of new research revealing the extent of public support for FOI rights. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111612.asp#item153 Commissioner Calls for FOI rights to be strenghtened as survey reveals strong public support http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111612.aspx Kevin Dunion has called on the Scottish Government to strengthen and extend FOI, in the wake of new research revealing the extent of public support for FOI rights. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111612.aspx#item369 Commissioner publishes assessment reports for David MacBrayne Ltd and Caledonian Martime Assets Ltd http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment reports and action plans, following assessments of David MacBrayne Ltd and Caledonian Martime Assets Ltd in September 2011. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item152 Commissioner publishes assessment reports for David MacBrayne Ltd and Caledonian Martime Assets Ltd http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment reports and action plans, following assessments of David MacBrayne Ltd and Caledonian Martime Assets Ltd in September 2011. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item151 Inform Newsletter for December 2011 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterDecember2011.asp Inform - news and commentary from the Commissioner's office for December 2011 - was published today. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterDecember2011.asp#item150 Inform Newsletter for December 2011 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterDecember2011.aspx Inform - news and commentary from the Commissioner's office for December 2011 - was published today. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterDecember2011.aspx#item397 Commissioner publishes quarterly expenditure figures http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp The Commissioner has published a statement of certain expenditure for the first six months of 2011/12. The statement shows his expenditure on public relations, hospitality, overseas travel and external consultancy. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp#item149 Commissioner launches new look home page http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/ScottishInformationCommissioner.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has launced a new home page for his website. The new look site gives quicker access to new and recent content, with a more dynamic and modern feel. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/ScottishInformationCommissioner.asp#item148 Commissioner launches new look home page http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/home_test.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has launced a new home page for his website. The new look site gives quicker access to new and recent content, with a more dynamic and modern feel. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/home_test.asp#item184 Commissioner launches new look home page http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/ScottishInformationCommissioner.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has launced a new home page for his website. The new look site gives quicker access to new and recent content, with a more dynamic and modern feel. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/ScottishInformationCommissioner.aspx#item277 Commissioner launches new look home page http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/TestHome.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has launced a new home page for his website. The new look site gives quicker access to new and recent content, with a more dynamic and modern feel. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/TestHome.asp#item261 Commissioner launches new look home page http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/home_test.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has launced a new home page for his website. The new look site gives quicker access to new and recent content, with a more dynamic and modern feel. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/home_test.aspx#item373 Commissioner launches new look home page http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/TestHome.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has launced a new home page for his website. The new look site gives quicker access to new and recent content, with a more dynamic and modern feel. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/TestHome.aspx#item379 Commissioner launches new look home page http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/ScottishInformationCommissioner_test.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has launced a new home page for his website. The new look site gives quicker access to new and recent content, with a more dynamic and modern feel. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/ScottishInformationCommissioner_test.aspx#item388 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for October 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and invetigations performance statistics, is now available for October 2011. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item147 Management Team Meeting minutes - 3 Nov 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on 3 November 2011 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item146 Commissioner publishes assessment report for VisitScotland http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to VisitScotland 9 and 10 August 2011. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item145 Commissioner publishes views on revised section 61 Code http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp The Commissioner has published his views on the Scottish Government's revised Section 61 Code of Practice on Records Management. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp#item144 Quarterly Operational Report for July to September 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2011-2012 is now available for July to September 2011. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item143 Holyrood FOI Conference 2011 - Now Booking http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110811.asp Booking is now taking place for the Holyrood FOI Conference 2011 on 16 December, featuring Kevin Dunion, Maurice Frankel, Brian Adam MSP and Lord Wallace of Tankerness. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110811.asp#item142 Holyrood FOI Conference 2011 - Now Booking http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110811.aspx Booking is now taking place for the Holyrood FOI Conference 2011 on 16 December, featuring Kevin Dunion, Maurice Frankel, Brian Adam MSP and Lord Wallace of Tankerness. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110811.aspx#item368 Launch of Freedom of Information in Scotland in Practice http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111103.aspx The definitive in-depth guide to Scotland's access to information regime, authored by Kevin Dunion, Scottish Information Commissioner, is now available from Dundee University Press. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111103.aspx#item365 Launch of Freedom of Information in Scotland in Practice http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111103.asp The definitive in-depth guide to Scotland's access to information regime, authored by Kevin Dunion, Scottish Information Commissioner, is now available from Dundee University Press. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111103.asp#item141 New local datasets on public authority FOI appeals published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111107.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has published the most detailed statistics on appeals made to him against public authorities since Scotland's FOI laws came into force in 2005. The new statistics are available in the online version of the Commissioner's Annual Report 2010/11. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111107.asp#item140 New local datasets on public authority FOI appeals published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111107.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has published the most detailed statistics on appeals made to him against public authorities since Scotland's FOI laws came into force in 2005. The new statistics are available in the online version of the Commissioner's Annual Report 2010/11. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111107.aspx#item367 Financial summary report for September 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 30 September 2011, is now available to download from his website. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item139 Commissioner publishes statement on exercise of his functions http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp The Commissioner has published a statement on the exercise of his functions, as required by the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. It sets out the steps he has taken during 2010/11 to improve efficiency, effectiveness and economy, and promote and increase sustainable growth. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/StatutoryReporting.asp#item138 FOI more important than ever in tough times ahead http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111102.asp Launching his Annual Report 2010/11, the Commissioner reported appeals are on the rise, and he is seeing a growing number of appeals relating to employment, finance and expenses. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111102.asp#item137 FOI more important than ever in tough times ahead http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111102.aspx Launching his Annual Report 2010/11, the Commissioner reported appeals are on the rise, and he is seeing a growing number of appeals relating to employment, finance and expenses. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111102.aspx#item366 Commissioner publishes Annual Report 2010/11 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/AnnualReport201011/AnnualReport201011.aspx Scottish Information Commissioner Kevin Dunion, has published his eighth and final annual report. The Commissioner is scheduled to demit office in February 2012. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/AnnualReport201011/AnnualReport201011.aspx#item363 Commissioner publishes Annual Report 2010/11 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/AnnualReport201011/AnnualReport201011.asp Scottish Information Commissioner Kevin Dunion, has published his eighth and final annual report. The Commissioner is scheduled to demit office in February 2012. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/AnnualReport201011/AnnualReport201011.asp#item136 Commissioner publishes integrated charging policy http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp The Commissioner has published an integrated charging policy, pulling together in one place all existing guidance on the charges he may make for information requested from him. The policy does not introduce new charges nor change existing ones. It is worth noting that the Commissioner has never, to date, charged for access to information that he holds. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:02:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp#item135 New FAQ on making FOI requests via Facebook and twitter http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/GeneralFAQ/InformationRequestFAQ.asp The Commissioner has published some guidance for requesters who want to make information request to public authorities via their Facebook or twitter pages. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:01:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/GeneralFAQ/InformationRequestFAQ.asp#item132 New FAQ on making FOI requests via Facebook and twitter http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/GeneralFAQ/InformationRequestFAQ.aspx The Commissioner has published some guidance for requesters who want to make information request to public authorities via their Facebook or twitter pages. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:01:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/GeneralFAQ/InformationRequestFAQ.aspx#item286 New FAQ on responding to information requests made via Facebook or twitter http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/PublicAuthorityFAQ/RequestsFAQ.aspx The Commissioner has published some guidance for public authorities on responding to information requests made via Facebook or twitter. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/PublicAuthorityFAQ/RequestsFAQ.aspx#item287 New FAQ on responding to information requests made via Facebook or twitter http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/PublicAuthorityFAQ/RequestsFAQ.asp The Commissioner has published some guidance for public authorities on responding to information requests made via Facebook or twitter. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/PublicAuthorityFAQ/RequestsFAQ.asp#item133 Commissioner published quarterly statements of expenditure http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancialReporting.asp The Commissioner has published statements of certain expenditure for the first three months of 2011/12. The statements cover expenditure during the quarter on PR, hospitality, external consultancy and overseas travel. There is also a statement on the number of staff earning over £150,000 and items of expenditure over £25,000. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:55:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancialReporting.asp#item134 SPCB recruits for new Commissioner http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111410.asp The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has begun the process of recruiting a new Scottish Information Commissioner to replace Kevin Dunion, whose term of office ends on 24 February 2012. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111410.asp#item131 SPCB recruits for new Commissioner http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111410.aspx The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has begun the process of recruiting a new Scottish Information Commissioner to replace Kevin Dunion, whose term of office ends on 24 February 2012. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20111410.aspx#item364 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Highland Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to Highland Council on 28 and 29 June 2011. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:47:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item130 Annual Accounts for 2010-11 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.asp The Commissioner today published his Annual Accounts for 2010/11. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:38:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.asp#item129 Annual Accounts for 2010-11 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.aspx The Commissioner today published his Annual Accounts for 2010/11. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:38:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.aspx#item281 Financial summary report for August 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 August 2011, is now available to download from his website. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:17:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item128 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for August 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigationsn performance statistics, is now available for August 2011 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:03:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item127 New resources to help improve practice published on International Right to Know Day http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Assessingpractice.asp On International Right to Know Day 2011, the Commissioner launches new web resources for Scottish public authorities who want to assess and improve their FOI practice. The new web pages also set out what a public authority can expect from a practice assessment visit from the Commissioner's team. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:46:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Assessingpractice.asp#item126 New resources to help improve practice published on International Right to Know Day http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Assessingpractice.aspx On International Right to Know Day 2011, the Commissioner launches new web resources for Scottish public authorities who want to assess and improve their FOI practice. The new web pages also set out what a public authority can expect from a practice assessment visit from the Commissioner's team. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:46:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/Assessingpractice.aspx#item360 FOI Appeal Routes Seminar - now booking http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/CentreSeminars.asp Bookings are now being taken for the Centre for FOI's 'FOI APpeal Routes' seminar which will take place in Dundee on Wednesday 19 October 2011. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:41:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/CentreSeminars.asp#item125 FOI Appeal Routes Seminar - now booking http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/CentreSeminars.aspx Bookings are now being taken for the Centre for FOI's 'FOI Appeal Routes' seminar which will take place in Dundee on Wednesday 19 October 2011. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:41:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/CentreSeminars.aspx#item300 Commissioner publishes assessment report for East Dunbartonshire Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to East Dunbartonshire Council on 31 May and 1 June 2011. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item124 Commissioner publishes updated guidance on charging under EIRs and FOISA http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp The Commissioner has published a revised guide to fees which may be charged under the EIRs and FOISA. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:23:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp#item122 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for July 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigationsn performance statistics, is now available for July 2011 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:25:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item120 Press statement: Commissioner finds that request to Stirling University was not vexatious http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110901.asp The Commissioner has released a press statement in relation to Decision 129/2011 Philip Morris International and University of Stirling. The Commissioner found the request was not vexatious. He has not ordered release of the information, but has asked the University to make a substantive response to the request. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:24:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110901.asp#item121 Press statement: Commissioner finds that request to Stirling University was not vexatious http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110901.aspx The Commissioner has released a press statement in relation to Decision 129/2011 Philip Morris International and University of Stirling. The Commissioner found the request was not vexatious. He has not ordered release of the information, but has asked the University to make a substantive response to the request. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:24:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110901.aspx#item362 Financial summary report for July 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 July 2011, is now available to download from his website. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:03:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item119 Financial summary report for Junel 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 30 June 2011, is now available to download from his website. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:35:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item118 Commissioner publishes updated fees guidance http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Fees/FeesOverview.aspx Updated guidance on fees and excessive costs under FOISA and the EIRs. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Fees/FeesOverview.aspx#item319 Commissioner publishes updated fees guidance http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Fees/FeesOverview.asp Updated guidance on fees and excessive costs under FOISA and the EIRs. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Fees/FeesOverview.asp#item117 o Quarterly Operational Report for April to June 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2010-2011 is now available for April to June 2011. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item116 o Quarterly Operational Report for April to June 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2010-2011 is now available for April to June 2011. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item115 Inform Newsletter for May to July 2011 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJuly2011.asp Inform - news and commentary from the Commissioner's office for May to July 2011 - was published today. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:59:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJuly2011.asp#item114 Inform Newsletter for May to July 2011 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJuly2011.aspx Inform - news and commentary from the Commissioner's office for May to July 2011 - was published today. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:59:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJuly2011.aspx#item396 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for June 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for June 2011 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:05:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item112 Programme for Festival of Politics Event announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPolitics2011.asp The Commissioner today announces the programme of the FREE semimar he is chairing at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics 2011. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:21:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPolitics2011.asp#item110 Programme for Festival of Politics Event announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPolitics2011.aspx The Commissioner today announces the programme of the FREE semimar he is chairing at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics 2011. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:21:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPolitics2011.aspx#item358 Festival-goers invited to embrace freedom of information in the age of new media http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110708.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner is chairing an event at this year's Festival of Politics on 26 August 2011. The FREE seminar is entitled "Access to information?... There's a website for that!" Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:19:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110708.aspx#item359 Festival-goers invited to embrace freedom of information in the age of new media http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110708.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner is chairing an event at this year's Festival of Politics on 26 August 2011. The FREE seminar is entitled "Access to information?... There's a website for that!" Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:19:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110708.asp#item111 Commissioner invits bids to produce his Annual Report and Special Report to Parliament http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.asp The Commissioner has published an invitation to quote for the provision of services to design, produce and print his Annual Report 2010/11 and Special Report to Parliament. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.asp#item106 Financial summary report for April 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 April 2011, is now available to download from his website. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:55:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item105 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for Mayl 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for May 2011 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item104 Financial summary report for May 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 May 2011, is now available to download from his website. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item103 Equality policy published online http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The Commissioner has made his equality policy available on his website. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item102 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Strathclyde Partnership for Transport http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to Strathclyde Partnership for Transport on 28 and 29 March 2011. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item101 Comparison between EIRs and FOISA updated http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/EIRs/EIRsDifferencesEIRSandFOISA.asp The Commissioner has updated the comparison table in one of his EIR briefing series, which compares the EIRS with FOISA. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:31:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/EIRs/EIRsDifferencesEIRSandFOISA.asp#item100 Comparison between EIRs and FOISA updated http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/EIRs/EIRsDifferencesEIRSandFOISA.aspx The Commissioner has updated the comparison table in one of his EIR briefing series, which compares the EIRS with FOISA. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:31:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/EIRs/EIRsDifferencesEIRSandFOISA.aspx#item283 Commissioner publishes list of assessment visits planned for 2011 and 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his programme of assessment visits for 2011 and 2012. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:27:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item99 FOI Roadshow heads to Dumfries and Galloway http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110610.asp Book now for the Scottish Information Commissioner's "Making FOI work for you" workshops for requesters. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110610.asp#item98 FOI Roadshow heads to Dumfries and Galloway http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110610.aspx Book now for the Scottish Information Commissioner's "Making FOI work for you" workshops for requesters. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110610.aspx#item357 Commissioner publishes assessment report for the Scottish Prisonl Service http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to the Scottish Prison Service on 28 February and 1 March 2011. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:20:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item97 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for April 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for April 2011 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:40:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item95 Commissioner published statements of expenditure http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancialReporting.asp The Commissioner has published statements of certain expenditure, as required under section 31 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. The statements cover expenditure during 2010/11 on PR, hospitality, external consultancy and overseas travel. There is also a statement on the number of staff earning over £150,000 and items of expenditure over £25,000. Thu, 26 May 2011 17:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancialReporting.asp#item94 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for March 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for March 2011 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:24:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item93 Management Team Meeting minutes - 03 May 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on 3 May 2011 are now available on the Commissioner's website Wed, 25 May 2011 15:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/ManagingOSIC.asp#item92 Commissioner publishes assessment report for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service on 22 and 23 March 2011. Fri, 20 May 2011 14:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item91 Commissioner publishes assessment report for the Crown Office and Procurator Service http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service on 22 and 23 March 2011. Fri, 20 May 2011 14:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item89 Commissioner published operational plan for 2011- 2012 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp The Commissioner has published his annual operational plan, outlining the activities planned for the year until March 2012, towards the achievement of the objectives set out in his Strategic Plan 2008-2012. Thu, 19 May 2011 16:26:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp#item87 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Scottish Water http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to Scottish Water on 8 and 9 February 2011. Tue, 17 May 2011 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item86 Quarterly Operational Report for January to March 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2010-2011 is now available for January to March 2011. Mon, 16 May 2011 15:43:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item85 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Dundee City Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to Dundee City Council on 22 and 23 November 2010. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:13:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item82 New "one stop shop" guidance on freedom of information launches today http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110419.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has launched an online "one-stop shop" for members of the public looking for guidance on their freedom of information (FOI) rights, and how to ask for information from Scotland's public authorities. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110419.asp#item80 New "one stop shop" guidance on freedom of information launches today http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110419.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has launched an online "one-stop shop" for members of the public looking for guidance on their freedom of information (FOI) rights, and how to ask for information from Scotland's public authorities. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110419.aspx#item322 Perceptions of Commissioner's website - research report published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/Webresearch2011.aspx The Commissioner undertook a qualitative study of his website in November 2010. The findings, and recommendations for future development, have now been published. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/Webresearch2011.aspx#item297 Perceptions of Commissioner's website - research report published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/Webresearch2011.asp The Commissioner undertook a qualitative study of his website in November 2010. The findings, and recommendations for future development, have now been published. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/Webresearch2011.asp#item79 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following the assessment of Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board in November 2011. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:09:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item173 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Argyll and Bute Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to Argyll and Bute Council on 28, 29 and 30 September 2010. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:10:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item78 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for February 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner’s operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for February 2011. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:40:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item77 Inform newsletter for March 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJanMar2011.asp Views and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner for January to March 2011. Includes commentary on his Annual Report 2010, published in March. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJanMar2011.asp#item76 Inform newsletter for March 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJanFeb2011.aspx Views and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner for January to March 2011. Includes commentary on his Annual Report 2010, published in March. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJanFeb2011.aspx#item395 Inform newsletter for March 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJanFeb2011.asp Views and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner for January to March 2011. Includes commentary on his Annual Report 2010, published in March. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJanFeb2011.asp#item96 Commissioner publishes assessment report for University of Edinburgh http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following the assessment of the University of Edinburgh on 15 and 16 November 2011. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item171 Annual Report 2010 Published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.asp The Commissioner today published his Annual Report for 2010. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.asp#item73 FOI requests increase, but information is more likely to be disclosed http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110803.asp Research carried out to coincide with the publication of the Commissioner's 2010 Annual Report indicates that, while FOI requests are increasing, authorities are becoming more likely to disclose information. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110803.asp#item74 FOI requests increase, but information is more likely to be disclosed http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110803.aspx Research carried out to coincide with the publication of the Commissioner's 2010 Annual Report indicates that, while FOI requests are increasing, authorities are becoming more likely to disclose information. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20110803.aspx#item295 Investigation statistics (Dashboard) for January 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner’s operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for January 2011. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:10:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item72 Commissioner adopts Open Government Licence http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/terms.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has adopted the Open Government Licence for public sector information. You are encouraged to use and re-use the Commissioner's information freely and flexibly, with only a few conditions. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/terms.asp#item71 Commissioner adopts Open Government Licence http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/terms.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has adopted the Open Government Licence for public sector information. You are encouraged to use and re-use the Commissioner's information freely and flexibly, with only a few conditions. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/terms.aspx#item284 Commissioner publishes assessment report for Greater Glasgow Health Board http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to Greater Glasgow Health Board 10 and 11 January 2011. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item75 Commissioner produces Guide to Information http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.asp The Commissioner has produced a Guide to Information, as required when adopting the Single Model Publication Scheme 2011. The Guide sets out what is published under each of the classes in the Model Scheme, where the information can be found, and whether there is a charge for it. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:29:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSGuidetoInfo.asp#item69 Commissioner adopts Single Model Publication Scheme 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSintro.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner, as a public authority, must adopt and maintain a publication scheme, and review it from time to time. The Commissioner has adopted his Single Model Publication Scheme 2011. The adoption period runs until 31 May 2015. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSintro.asp#item68 Commissioner adopts Single Model Publication Scheme 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSintro.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner, as a public authority, must adopt and maintain a publication scheme, and review it from time to time. The Commissioner has adopted his Single Model Publication Scheme 2011. The adoption period runs until 31 May 2015. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSintro.aspx#item279 Financial summary report for January 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to January 2011, is now available to download from his website. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp#item70 Financial summary report for January 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancePerformance.aspx A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to January 2011, is now available to download from his website. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancePerformance.aspx#item308 Financial summary report for January 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancePerformance.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to January 2011, is now available to download from his website. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/FinancePerformance.asp#item83 Management Team Meeting minutes - 1 Feb 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/GovernanceAccountability.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on the 1 February 2011 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/GovernanceAccountability.asp#item84 Management Team Meeting minutes - 1 Feb 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/GovernanceFinance.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on the 1 February 2011 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/GovernanceFinance.asp#item90 Management Team Meeting minutes - 1 Feb 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/GovernanceFinance.aspx The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on the 1 February 2011 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/GovernanceFinance.aspx#item303 Management Team Meeting minutes - 1 Feb 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/ManagementTeam.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on the 1 February 2011 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/ManagementTeam.asp#item67 New Single Model Publication Scheme published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemeGuidance.asp The Commissioner has published a new single model publication scheme for 2011, along with comprehensive guidance, a template guide to information and a notification form, This scheme can now be adopted by any public authority in Schedule 1 Part 7 of FOISA, plus any publicly owned company. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemeGuidance.asp#item66 New Single Model Publication Scheme published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesHome.asp The Commissioner has published a new single model publication scheme for 2011, along with comprehensive guidance, a template guide to information and a notification form, This scheme can now be adopted by any public authority in Schedule 1 Part 7 of FOISA, plus any publicly owned company. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesHome.asp#item157 New Single Model Publication Scheme published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesHome.aspx The Commissioner has published a new single model publication scheme for 2011, along with comprehensive guidance, a template guide to information and a notification form, This scheme can now be adopted by any public authority in Schedule 1 Part 7 of FOISA, plus any publicly owned company. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/PublicationSchemes/PublicationSchemesHome.aspx#item290 Financial summary report for December 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to December 2010, is now available to download from his website. Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp#item64 Commissioner publishes assessment reports for Scottish Natural Heritage http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment reports and action plans, following the assessment of Scottish Natural Heritage in October 2011. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item163 Commissioner publishes assessment reports for Scottish Natural Heritage http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment reports and action plans, following the assessment of Scottish Natural Heritage in October 2011. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentReportingandAction.asp#item162 Commissioner publishes assessment report for City Building (Glasgow) LLP http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to City Building (Glasgow) LLP on 25 and 26 October 2010. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item65 Quarterly Operational Report for October to December 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp The quarterly report on the Commissioner's Operational Plan 2010-2011 is now available for October to December 2010. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item63 Report on the Publication Scheme Consultation http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/PublicationSchemeConsultation.asp The report of the Commissioner's consultation on a revised approach to publication schemes. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/PublicationSchemeConsultation.asp#item62 Report on the Publication Scheme Consultation http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/PublicationSchemeConsultation.aspx The report of the Commissioner's consultation on a revised approach to publication schemes. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/PublicationSchemeConsultation.aspx#item304 Financial summary report for December 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 December 2011, is now available to download from his website. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:20:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item159 Investigations statistics (Dashboard) for December 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for December 2010. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item61 November/December 2010 edition of Inform now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovDec2010.asp The November/December edition of the Scottish Information Commissioner's bimonthly newsletter, Inform, is now available on his website. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovDec2010.asp#item60 November/December 2010 edition of Inform now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovDec2010.aspx The November/December edition of the Scottish Information Commissioner's bimonthly newsletter, Inform, is now available on his website. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterNovDec2010.aspx#item394 Financial summary reports for October and November 2011 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp Summaries of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to 31 October and 30 November 2011, are now available to download from his website. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/Governance/BudgetExpenditure.asp#item156 Commissioner publishes revised Guide to Investigations for Scottish public authorities http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp The Commissioner has published a revised Guide to his investigations, including some critical information for Scottish public authorities on how his approach to investigations has changed, from January 2011. Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:23:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp#item59 Investigations statistics (Dashboard) for November 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for November 2010. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item58 Financial summary report for November 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to November 2010, is now available to download from his website. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp#item57 Spending cuts likely to drive public to make more use of their FOI rights http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101215.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner today published a joint survey, conducted with Holyrood Magazine. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101215.asp#item56 Spending cuts likely to drive public to make more use of their FOI rights http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101215.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner today published a joint survey, conducted with Holyrood Magazine. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101215.aspx#item294 Scottish Borders Council turns FOI compliance around http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101207.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has welcomed a report showing that Scottish Borders Council has improved its performance in complying with freedom of information requirements, to the extent that it is now demonstrating some exemplary practice. In 2009 the Council had only complied with the statutory 20 working days allowed for responding to FOI requests in 71% of cases. Between 1 June and 31 October 2010 however, the Council had improved this performance to 99.7% Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101207.aspx#item293 Scottish Borders Council turns FOI compliance around http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101207.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has welcomed a report showing that Scottish Borders Council has improved its performance in complying with freedom of information requirements, to the extent that it is now demonstrating some exemplary practice. In 2009 the Council had only complied with the statutory 20 working days allowed for responding to FOI requests in 71% of cases. Between 1 June and 31 October 2010 however, the Council had improved this performance to 99.7% Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101207.asp#item54 Financial summary report for October 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to September 2010, is now available to download from his website. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp#item55 New speakers at Holyrood FOI conference http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Diary.asp New events on our diary pages: new speakers announced for Holyrood conference; first regional roadshow to take place in Highlands in December. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Diary.asp#item53 New speakers at Holyrood FOI conference http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/Diary.aspx New events on our diary pages: new speakers announced for Holyrood conference; first regional roadshow to take place in Highlands in December. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/Diary.aspx#item280 New speakers at Holyrood FOI conference http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/Diary.asp New events on our diary pages: new speakers announced for Holyrood conference; first regional roadshow to take place in Highlands in December. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:58:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/Diary.asp#item107 Commissioner publishes written evidence to Education Committee on Public Records Bill http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp On 25 November, the Commissioner submitted written evidence on the Public Records (Scotland) Bill to the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee, prior to giving oral evidence to the Committee on 12 January 2010. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp#item52 Statement on Decision 190/2010 Thomas Smith and the Scottish Ministers http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101911.asp Statement by the Commissioner on decision 190/2010, which is published today. The case involves a request for the names of the doctors who diagnosed the condition and prognosis of life expectancy of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101911.asp#item51 Statement on Decision 190/2010 Thomas Smith and the Scottish Ministers http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101911.aspx Statement by the Commissioner on decision 190/2010, which is published today. The case involves a request for the names of the doctors who diagnosed the condition and prognosis of life expectancy of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101911.aspx#item292 Freedom of Information roadshow heads to Inverness http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101711.aspx The Commissioner's staff are to hold an FOI workshop for voluntary organisations, campaign groups and members of the public in Inverness, on Monday 6th December 2010. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101711.aspx#item298 Freedom of Information roadshow heads to Inverness http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101711.asp The Commissioner's staff are to hold an FOI workshop for voluntary organisations, campaign groups and members of the public in Inverness, on Monday 6th December 2010. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101711.asp#item50 Commissioner publishes assessment report for City of Edinburgh Council http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and action plan, following an assessment visit to City of Edinburgh Council on 1 and 2 September 2010. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item48 Freedom of Information roadshow heads to Inverness http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101711.asp The Commissioner's staff are to hold an FOI workshop for voluntary organisations, campaign groups and members of the public in Inverness, on Monday 6th December 2010. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101711.asp#item49 Management Team Meeting minutes - 3 Nov 2010 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/ManagementTeam.asp The minutes of the Management Team Meeting held on the 3 November 2010 are now available on the Commissioner's website. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/ManagementTeam.asp#item47 Improved search engine for Commissioner's decision database http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ApplicationsandDecisions/Decisions/Decisions.asp The Commissioner's searchable database of decisions has been relaunched today with some new features. It is now possible to search the content of all decision notices, not just the title and brief description. The database also now recognises common variants of public authority names, when you search for a particular public authority. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ApplicationsandDecisions/Decisions/Decisions.asp#item46 Improved search engine for Commissioner's decision database http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ApplicationsandDecisions/Decisions/Decisions.aspx The Commissioner's searchable database of decisions has been relaunched today with some new features. It is now possible to search the content of all decision notices, not just the title and brief description. The database also now recognises common variants of public authority names, when you search for a particular public authority. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ApplicationsandDecisions/Decisions/Decisions.aspx#item288 Financial summary report for September 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to September 2010, is now available to download from his website. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp#item45 5th Anniversary FOI Campaign wins two CIPR awards http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100511.asp The '5th anniversary of FOI' promotional campaign, which ran from January to March this year, won two awards at the CIPR PRide award ceremony. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100511.asp#item44 5th Anniversary FOI Campaign wins two CIPR awards http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100511.aspx The '5th anniversary of FOI' promotional campaign, which ran from January to March this year, won two awards at the CIPR PRide award ceremony. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100511.aspx#item299 Commissioner publishes response to Government consultation on extending scope of the FOI Act http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp On 2 November, the Commissioner submitted his response to the Scottish Government's consultation on extending the scope of the FOI Act in Scotland to more bodies e.g. certain private contractors, private prisons, leisure trusts, the Glasgow Housing Association and ACPOS. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/otherReports.asp#item43 Investigations statistics (Dashboard) for September 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for September 2010. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item42 One week to go until deadline for responding to Commissioner's consultation on publication schemes http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/OSICConsultations.asp The Commissioner's consultation on a revised approach to publication schemes closes on Friday 29 October. He urges all interested parties to submit a response to enable him to take an informed view on the future of publication schemes in Scotland. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/OSICConsultations.asp#item41 One week to go until deadline for responding to Commissioner's consultation on publication schemes http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/OSICConsultations.aspx The Commissioner's consultation on a revised approach to publication schemes closes on Friday 29 October. He urges all interested parties to submit a response to enable him to take an informed view on the future of publication schemes in Scotland. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/OSICConsultations.aspx#item305 Videoed interview of Commissioner in Massachusetts http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/Videolinks.aspx Videoed interview of Scottish Information Commissioner in Massachusetts in September 2010. Mr Dunion was keynote speaker at a symposium on access to public records at Suffolk University Law School. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:07:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/Videolinks.aspx#item315 Videoed interview of Commissioner in Massachusetts http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/Videolinks.asp Videoed interview of Scottish Information Commissioner in Massachusetts in September 2010. Mr Dunion was keynote speaker at a symposium on access to public records at Suffolk University Law School. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:07:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/Videolinks.asp#item40 Commissioner publishes ITT for media relations services to support Annual Report 2010 launch http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICProcurement/Procurement_Opportunities.asp The Commissioner has published an invitation to tender for the provision of media relations services to support the launch of his Annual Report 2010. You can download the ITT from his website. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:17:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICProcurement/Procurement_Opportunities.asp#item39 Commissioner publishes ITT for media relations services to support Annual Report 2010 launch http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Procurementtenders.asp The Commissioner has published an invitation to tender for the provision of media relations services to support the launch of his Annual Report 2010. You can download the ITT from his website. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:17:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Procurementtenders.asp#item81 Commissioner publishes ITT for media relations services to support Annual Report 2010 launch http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.asp The Commissioner has published an invitation to tender for the provision of media relations services to support the launch of his Annual Report 2010. You can download the ITT from his website. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:17:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/WorkingwiththeCommissioner/Contractsprocurement.asp#item88 Audited accounts for 2009-2010 published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.asp The Commissioner has published his audited accounts for 2009-2010. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:37:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.asp#item38 New seminar on 'Dealing with vexatious requests' announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101709.asp Bookings are now being taken for the Centre for FOI's 'Dealing with vexatious requests' seminar which will take place in Dundee on Wednesday 17 November 2010. (Places are also still available on the 'New developments in FOI' seminar on 21 October 2010.) Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:18:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101709.asp#item37 New seminar on 'Dealing with vexatious requests' announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/CentreSeminars.asp Bookings are now being taken for the Centre for FOI's 'Dealing with vexatious requests' seminar which will take place in Dundee on Wednesday 17 November 2010. (Places are also still available on the 'New developments in FOI' seminar on 21 October 2010.) Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:18:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/CentreSeminars.asp#item109 Investigations statistics (Dashboard) for August 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp A monthly update on the Commissioner's operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics, is now available for August 2010. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item36 Financial summary report for August 2010 now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp A summary of the Commissioner's year-to-date expenditure against budget, up to August 2010, is now available to download from his website. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:55:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp#item35 September / October Inform Newsletter now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterSeptemberOctober2010.asp The September / October edition of the Commissioner's Inform newsletter is now available. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterSeptemberOctober2010.asp#item34 September / October Inform Newsletter now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterSeptemberOctober2010.aspx The September / October edition of the Commissioner's Inform newsletter is now available. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterSeptemberOctober2010.aspx#item393 Bookings now being taken for 'New Developments in FOI' Seminar http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101709.asp Bookings are now being taken for the Centre for FOI's 'New Developments in FOI' Seminar, which will take place in Dundee on Thursday 21 October 2010. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:15:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20101709.asp#item33 Assessment reports for Aberdeen City Council and Fife Constabulary are now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his reports following separate assessments of Aberdeen City Council and Fife Constabulary. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item32 Assessment reports for Aberdeen City Council and Fife Constabulary are now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his reports following separate assessments of Aberdeen City Council and Fife Constabulary. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:50:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item31 Assessment report published for Transport Scotland http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his report and accompanying action plan following his assessment of Transport Scotland. The assessment visit took place in February 2010. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:48:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item30 Commissioner unveils fresh approach to publishing information http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100709.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner has launched a consultation on proposals to revise the approach to public authority publication schemes. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100709.asp#item29 Commissioner unveils fresh approach to publishing information http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100709.aspx The Scottish Information Commissioner has launched a consultation on proposals to revise the approach to public authority publication schemes. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100709.aspx#item301 Holyrood FOI Conference 2010 programme announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/HolyroodConference2010.aspx The Commissioner is supporting the 8th Annual Holyrood FOI Conference, on 15 December 2010. Entitled "The case for openness and transparency", the programme has now been published and delegates can now book their space. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:51:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/HolyroodConference2010.aspx#item302 Holyrood FOI Conference 2010 programme announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/HolyroodConference2010.asp The Commissioner is supporting the 8th Annual Holyrood FOI Conference, on 15 December 2010. Entitled "The case for openness and transparency", the programme has now been published and delegates can now book their space. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:51:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/HolyroodConference2010.asp#item113 Holyrood FOI Conference 2010 programme announced http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/HolyroodConference2010.asp The Commissioner is supporting the 8th Annual Holyrood FOI Conference, on 15 December 2010. Entitled "The case for openness and transparency", the programme has now been published and delegates can now book their space. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:51:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/HolyroodConference2010.asp#item28 Commissioner publishes revised publication scheme http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSintro.asp The Scottish Information Commissioner, as a public authority, must adopt and maintain a publication scheme, and review it from time to time. The Commissioner has published a revised scheme, making more information proactively available, in a more accessible format, than before. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICPublicationScheme/PSintro.asp#item27 View the Commissioner's operational performance http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp view new pages on the Commissioner's website with information on his operational performance, including caseload data and investigations performance statistics. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/OperationalPerformance.asp#item26 View the Commissioner's financial performance http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp Visit new pages on the Commissioner's website with information on how the Commissioner's Office is funded, plus monthly financial performance reports. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:43:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/FinancePerformance.asp#item25 Assessment report published for Fife Council - Development Services http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his report and accompanying action plan following his assessment of Fife Council's Development Services department. The assessment visit took place in November 2009. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:21:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item24 Freedom of Information at the Festival of Politics - audio now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/FestivalofPoliticsReport.asp Audio downloads are now available for each of the speakers at the recent FOI event at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/OtherReports/FestivalofPoliticsReport.asp#item23 Freedom of Information at the Festival of Politics - audio now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPoliticsReport.asp Audio downloads are now available for each of the speakers at the recent FOI event at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPoliticsReport.asp#item108 Freedom of Information at the Festival of Politics - audio now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPoliticsReport.aspx Audio downloads are now available for each of the speakers at the recent FOI event at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Events/FestivalofPoliticsReport.aspx#item306 FOI at the Festival of Politics on 21 August - still time to sign up. http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20102207.aspx There is still time to sign up for the Scottish Information Commissioner's event at the Festival of Politics in the Scottish Parliament on 21 August 2010. Visit our site to find out more about the event and sign up - tickets are free of charge. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:54:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20102207.aspx#item312 FOI at the Festival of Politics on 21 August - still time to sign up. http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20102207.asp There is still time to sign up for the Scottish Information Commissioner's event at the Festival of Politics in the Scottish Parliament on 21 August 2010. Visit our site to find out more about the event and sign up - tickets are free of charge. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:54:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20102207.asp#item22 Assessment reports published for Fife Council and Scottish Enterprise http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment reports and accompanying action plans for two recent practice assessments. Fife Council was assessed in May, and Scottish Enterprise in June. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:05:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item21 1000th FOI decision requires release of government data http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100730.asp FOI in Scotland reaches a new landmark as the Scottish Information Commissioner publishes his 1000th decision, ordering the Scottish Government to release information about the meetings of its Council of Economic Advisers (CEA. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100730.asp#item20 1000th FOI decision requires release of government data http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100730.aspx FOI in Scotland reaches a new landmark as the Scottish Information Commissioner publishes his 1000th decision, ordering the Scottish Government to release information about the meetings of its Council of Economic Advisers (CEA. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100730.aspx#item310 Event diary updated http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Diary.asp New events on our diary pages: Commissioner speaks at Festival of Politics, and in Massachusetts. Holyrood Annual FOI Conference date confirmed. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Diary.asp#item19 Commissioner welcomes Government consultation on extending scope of FOISA http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100729_1.asp The Commissioner has published a statement following the Scottish Government's publication of its consultation on extending the scope of the FOI Act in Scotland. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:43:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100729_1.asp#item18 Commissioner welcomes Government consultation on extending scope of FOISA http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100729_1.aspx The Commissioner has published a statement following the Scottish Government's publication of its consultation on extending the scope of the FOI Act in Scotland. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:43:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100729_1.aspx#item311 Inform newsletter July/August 2010 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJulyAugust2010.aspx Latest news and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner. This month's edition reflect on role of FOI in current economic climate, and invites you to complete a short readers' questionnaire. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:07:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJulyAugust2010.aspx#item392 Inform newsletter July/August 2010 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJulyAugust2010.asp Latest news and commentary from the Scottish Information Commissioner. This month's edition reflect on role of FOI in current economic climate, and invites you to complete a short readers' questionnaire. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:07:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterJulyAugust2010.asp#item17 Scottish Ambulance Service Board Assessment Report published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published his assessment report and accompanying action plan for the Scottish Ambulance Service Board. The Board was assessed in January 2010. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item16 Freedom of Information to take centre stage at Festival of Politics http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20102207.asp Scottish Information Commissioner Kevin Dunion will be joined by a panel of FOI requesters at the 2010 Festival of Politics, to explore the impact of FOI in Scotland. Tickets available. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20102207.asp#item15 Scottish Borders Council Assessment Report published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published the assessment report and accompanying action plan for Scottish Borders Council. The report is accompanied by a practice recommendation. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item14 Grampian Health Board Assessment Report published http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published the assessment report and accompanying action plan for Grampian Health Board. THe Board was assessed in March 2010. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:51:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item13 News Release - McKie Case Information http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100629.asp Commissioner's news release relating to the Shirley McKie case information decision. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100629.asp#item12 News Release - McKie Case Information http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100629.aspx Commissioner's news release relating to the Shirley McKie case information decision. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20100629.aspx#item313 Compliance web pages updated http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp The Commissioner has published a downloadable version of the Good Practice Questionnaire on his website. this questionnaire is completed by authorities prior to an assessment visit and gives a good indication of what the Commissioner looks for. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:29:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ComplianceEnforcement.asp#item11 Latest edition of Inform newsletter now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJune2010.asp The May/June 2010 edition of the Commissioner's inform newsletter is now available. Contains information on the Commissioner's Operational Plan for 2010-2011, as well as updates on key decisions issued. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJune2010.asp#item10 Latest edition of Inform newsletter now available http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJune2010.aspx The May/June 2010 edition of the Commissioner's inform newsletter is now available. Contains information on the Commissioner's Operational Plan for 2010-2011, as well as updates on key decisions issued. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMayJune2010.aspx#item391 Commissioner published operational plan for 2010- 2011 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp The Commissioner has published his annual operational plan, outlining the activities planned for the year until March 2011, towards the achievement of the objectives set out in his Strategic Plan 2008-2012. Mon, 24 May 2010 11:40:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/AboutSIC/StrategicPlan.asp#item9 Commissioner speaking at FOI Conference in Edinburgh on 18 June. http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Diary.asp Kevin Dunion will be keynote speaker at an FOI conference in Edinburgh on 18 June entitled 'How can public authorities meet their FOI obligations economically, efficiently and effectively?'. The event is being organised by Mackay Hannah. Thu, 06 May 2010 16:30:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Diary.asp#item1 Updated 'good practice' compliance checklist http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ScottishPublicAuthorityCompliance.asp The Commissioner publishes a checklist of key areas which a public authority should be aware of, in order to comply with its FOI obligations. See the most up to date version here. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/ScottishPublicAuthorityCompliance.asp#item3 Updated 'good practice' compliance checklist http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentPreparation.asp The Commissioner publishes a checklist of key areas which a public authority should be aware of, in order to comply with its FOI obligations. See the most up to date version here. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentPreparation.asp#item123 Updated 'good practice' compliance checklist http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentPreparation.aspx The Commissioner publishes a checklist of key areas which a public authority should be aware of, in order to comply with its FOI obligations. See the most up to date version here. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:45:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/ScottishPublicAuthorities/Practiceassessments/AssessmentPreparation.aspx#item289 Logo library and visual identity guidance http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/BrandGuidelines/Logolibrary.aspx A new resource on the Commissioner's website for those wishing to download and use the Commissioners' logo. Includes guidance on choosing the right logo, and how to use it properly. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:40:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/BrandGuidelines/Logolibrary.aspx#item314 Logo library and visual identity guidance http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/BrandGuidelines/Logolibrary.asp A new resource on the Commissioner's website for those wishing to download and use the Commissioners' logo. Includes guidance on choosing the right logo, and how to use it properly. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:40:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/BrandGuidelines/Logolibrary.asp#item8 New FAQs on making requests http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/GeneralFAQ/InformationRequestFAQ.asp Our FAQs for making requests were updated in January to reflect the findings of the Court of Session Opinion in September 2009,particularly on invalid requests and the identity of the 'true' applicant. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:23:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/FAQ/GeneralFAQ/InformationRequestFAQ.asp#item2 Guidance on valid requests http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/CourtofSessionGuidance2010/Validrequests.asp The Commissioner published guidance on the validity of requests, and the identity of the 'true' applicant, following a relevant Court of Session ruling in September 2009. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/CourtofSessionGuidance2010/Validrequests.asp#item4 Guidance on valid requests http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/CourtofSessionGuidance2010/Validrequests.aspx The Commissioner published guidance on the validity of requests, and the identity of the 'true' applicant, following a relevant Court of Session ruling in September 2009. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:14:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/CourtofSessionGuidance2010/Validrequests.aspx#item317 Newsletter - March & April 2010 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMarchApril2010.aspx Latest edition of the Commissioner's bimonthly 'Inform' newsletter, with news and commentary from his Office. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:12:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMarchApril2010.aspx#item390 Newsletter - March & April 2010 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMarchApril2010.asp Latest edition of the Commissioner's bimonthly 'Inform' newsletter, with news and commentary from his Office. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:12:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Newsletter/InformNewsletterMarchApril2010.asp#item5 New audio library http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/AudioLinks.asp Introducing a series of downloadable audio mp3 files, in which the Commissioner shares his views on FOI issues. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:57:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/AudioLinks.asp#item6 New audio library http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/AudioLinks.aspx Introducing a series of downloadable audio mp3 files, in which the Commissioner shares his views on FOI issues. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:57:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/AudioLinks.aspx#item316 New video library http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/Videolinks.asp Introducing a new series of video clips in which the Commissioner shares his views on current FOI issues. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +0100 http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/Downloads/Videolinks.asp#item7