The ICO exists to empower you through information.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)

Public authorities, or businesses who work on behalf of a public authority, may find our introduction to the FOIA and EIR useful.

Introduction to FOI/EIR

Module 1- Part 1: Overview of FOIA and EIR

Module 1 – Part 2: Requests under FOIA and EIR

Module 1 – Part 3: Responsibilities of the ICO under FOIA and EIR

Module 2 part 1: Appropriate cost limit

Module 2 part 2: Vexatious, repeated and manifestly unreasonable requests

Module 3: FOIA exemptions and the public interest test

Module 4: EIR exceptions and the public interest test

Module 5, Part 1: S40 and r13: the personal data provisions

Module 5, Part 2: S40 and r13: the personal data provisions