Resources for media

Welcome to the section of our site designed to provide resources for members of the media, and others who wish to write or talk about the activities of the Scottish Information Commissioner.

News releases and newsletters

In addition to these pages, the news section of this website includes details of our bimonthly newsletter and news releases. Please visit the news section for a full list of our news releases and newsletters, and to sign up to receive news releases and the newsletter.

Video downloads

Promotional Video televised during 2004, just before the Act came into force on 1 January 2005 (31 seconds).

Media campaigns

Find out about current and recent campaigns.

On 4 January 2010, the Commissioner launched a campaign to celebrate 5 years of FOI. Click here for details of the campaign - including information video, campaign launch photography, press pack information with key facts.

Photographs

Download recent photographs of the Commissioner - click here for image library.

If you cannot see a photo to suit your needs, please contact the Media Team.

Logos

Download correct versions of the Commissioner's logo - click here to see the logo library.

There are a range of different logos to suit different applications. If you cannot see a logo to suit your needs , please contact the Media Team.

Visual Identity Guidelines - it is important that you use the Commissioner's logo properly. The Commissioner has produced guidelines, which are downloadable here. If you have any queries or concerns about using our logos, please contact the Media team.

Factsheets and briefings

Whether it's the Commissioner's most recent biography, a summary of key facts, or more detailed briefings on FOI exemptions, you will find it here.

FOI Training

It is possible to arrange on-site training from the Commissioner's Media Team, on how to use the FOI Act effectively and responsibly. We would, ideally, like to be able to accept all such requests, but the Commissioner's Media Team is very small, and we have to make a decision about the best use of our organisation's resources. Therefore, we must consider all training requests on a case by case basis.

When considering requests from the media for training we priorities those which allow us to reach as wide an audience as possible. This could mean events which reach more than one organisation, or are likely to attract a larger number of trainees. We do, however, try to respond to requests equitably across all media and areas of interest.

You can also download recent training presentations here, and we are re happy to answer any specific questions by email or telephone.