Freedom of Information
Bòrd na Gàidhlig wants to be open and forthcoming in its work and we will publish appropriate information with regard to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act when requested. We will also publish material, even if we are not requested to do so, which we think should be available.
The Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 means that anyone can receive ‘recorded’ material from public organisations in Scotland when they ask for it and there is a Scottish Information Commissioner, Kevin Dunion, who ensures that this happens.
The Act means that public authorities have to allow access to information on the provision, cost and standard of their service; factual information or decision-making; and the reasons for making decisions.
There is some information, under the Freedom of Information Act and other legislation, which public organisations cannot or are not obliged to publish. This includes information relating to national security, police investigations, and matters relating to the formulation of government policy. Legislation connected with commercial and personal confidentiality also affect the right to ask for the publication of certain information.