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The exemptions are similar to the UK FOI exemptions. There are differences in the numbering system however, so check carefully under which law the public authority has responded. | The exemptions are similar to the UK FOI exemptions. There are differences in the numbering system however, so check carefully under which law the public authority has responded. | ||
Section 25 Information otherwise accessible | *[[FOISA_Section_25_Exemption|Section 25]] Information otherwise accessible | ||
Section 26 Prohibitions on disclosure | *[[FOISA_Section_26_Exemption|Section 26]] Prohibitions on disclosure | ||
Section 27 Information intended for future publication | *[[FOISA_Section_27_Exemption|Section 27]] Information intended for future publication | ||
Section 28 Relations within the United Kingdom | *[[FOISA_Section_28_Exemption|Section 28]] Relations within the United Kingdom | ||
Section 29 Formulation of Scottish Administration policy etc. | *[[FOISA_Section_29_Exemption|Section 29]] Formulation of Scottish Administration policy etc. | ||
Section 30 Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs | *[[FOISA_Section_30_Exemption|Section 30]] Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs | ||
Section 31 National security and defence | *[[FOISA_Section_31_Exemption|Section 31]] National security and defence | ||
Section 32 International relations | *[[FOISA_Section_32_Exemption|Section 32]] International relations | ||
Section 33 Commercial interests and the economy | *[[FOISA_Section_33_Exemption|Section 33]] Commercial interests and the economy | ||
Section 34 Investigations by Scottish public authorities and proceedings arising out of such investigations | *[[FOISA_Section_34_Exemption|Section 34]] Investigations by Scottish public authorities and proceedings arising out of such investigations | ||
Section 35 Law enforcement | *[[FOISA_Section_35_Exemption|Section 35]] Law enforcement | ||
Section 36 Confidentiality | *[[FOISA_Section_36_Exemption|Section 36]] Confidentiality | ||
Section 37 Court records, etc. | *[[FOISA_Section_37_Exemption|Section 37]] Court records, etc. | ||
Section 38 Personal information | *[[FOISA_Section_38_Exemption|Section 38]] Personal information | ||
Section 39 Health, safety and the environment | *[[FOISA_Section_39_Exemption|Section 39]] Health, safety and the environment | ||
Section 40 Audit functions | *[[FOISA_Section_40_Exemption|Section 40]] Audit functions | ||
Section 41 Communications with Her Majesty etc. and honours | *[[FOISA_Section_41_Exemption|Section 41]] Communications with Her Majesty etc. and honours | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 13 July 2008
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
This Act covers Scottish public authorities. Also known as FOISA.
The law differs slightly from the UK FOI Act. Main differences:
- Scottish test for public interest is stated in terms of "substantial prejudice" rather than "prejudice" making it stronger
- FOISA imposes a stricter time limit in cases where public interest has to be considered.
- FOISA contains explicit mention of disability access rights
- FOISA lists the duties incumbent on a body which does not have the information requested
- FOISA provides for an objective test (rather than "the reasonable opinion of a qualified person") to determine if the public interest means information should be withheld.
Links
- Official legislation text: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2002/plain/asp_20020013_en
- Scottish Information Commissioner: http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/ScottishInformationCommissioner.asp
- Guidance on FOISA exemptions: http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/Law/FOISA-EIRsGuidance/Briefings.asp
Exemptions
The exemptions are similar to the UK FOI exemptions. There are differences in the numbering system however, so check carefully under which law the public authority has responded.
- Section 25 Information otherwise accessible
- Section 26 Prohibitions on disclosure
- Section 27 Information intended for future publication
- Section 28 Relations within the United Kingdom
- Section 29 Formulation of Scottish Administration policy etc.
- Section 30 Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs
- Section 31 National security and defence
- Section 32 International relations
- Section 33 Commercial interests and the economy
- Section 34 Investigations by Scottish public authorities and proceedings arising out of such investigations
- Section 35 Law enforcement
- Section 36 Confidentiality
- Section 37 Court records, etc.
- Section 38 Personal information
- Section 39 Health, safety and the environment
- Section 40 Audit functions
- Section 41 Communications with Her Majesty etc. and honours
