Freedom of Information in the News
Keep track of FOI in the news by using the online services listed below.
Please note: the Scottish information Commissioner cannot be held responsible for the contents or accuracy of any pages referenced by an external link from this website.
Web Logs
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Web Log
News stories and commentary on Freedom of Information in Scotland and the rest of the world.
UK Freedom of Information Act Blog
News stories about the UK Freedom of Information Act and FOI worldwide.
BBC Open Secrets Blog
A freedom of information web log maintained by the BBC's Martin Rosenbaum
News and news alert services
Google news search
Search and browse thousands of online news sources, continuously updated.
Google Alerts
Daily email updates alert you to the latest news stories on (for instance) freedom of information.
Other UK news resources
The Guardian's Freedom of Information web page (Guardian Unlimited)
Tracks recent stories featuring information obtained or withheld under freedom of information legislation and offers sample letters to download for people who want to make information requests.
Information recently released by the Scottish Executive
Gives access to information released in response to requests where the Scottish Executive feels it may be of wider interest.
The Ministry of Justice website
Provides latest news on developments affecting the Freedom of Information Act (UK legislation).
International news resources
Freedominfo.org
News and reports about freedom of information worldwide. Users can register for email alerts when stories are added to the website.
Privacy International - Freedom of Information
International news and developments relating to freedom of information; worldwide survey of FOI legislation.
Other resources
JISC Information Governance Gateway
An information resource for matters relating to FOI legislation and higher education.