A Freedom of Information (FOI) request is a request sent to a public sector organisation for any recorded information they have.
A FOI request does not provide information about an individual person. If you would like to request information that an organisation holds about you, you would need to send a Subject Access Request (SAR).
A Freedom of Information request must:
- be made in writing
- include the requester's real name, address for correspondence and a description of the information requested.
All requests will be responded to within 20 working days subject to HR Shared Services (HRSS) receiving all relevant information. Once HRSS have received all information, the request will then be passed to the client FOI contact to review and action.
FOI requests cannot be accepted verbally under any circumstances.