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One of the Commissioner's primary functions is to promote public awareness of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act.

The Commissioner promotes the content and spirit of the Act in a variety of ways, including attending public engagements and events, giving speeches and writing articles. His Office also deals with enquiries and works with the media.

Media Contact

Paul Mutch and Sue Gemmell, the Commissioner's Media Team, can deal with any query you might have regarding Scotland's freedom of information legislation.

We'd also be happy to receive any feedback you have about either this site or our service.

Contact Paul or Sue if you are looking for:

Information about the operation of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, or the role of the Scottish Information Commissioner;
Advice on how to make a request for information;
Comment from the Scottish Information Commissioner on an FOI issue.

You can contact Paul or Sue on:

Telephone: 01334 464610
Fax: 01334 464611
E-mail: media@itspublicknowledge.info

Or write to:

Media Team
Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner
Kinburn Castle
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9DS

If your enquiry is urgent and the office is closed, please call our out of hours media mobile number on 07976 511 752.