Information Governance
Freedom of information / Environmental information
Freedom of information
Anyone can ask for information using the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 or environmental information under Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 - known as the EIR’s . However, we may not share information if it is private, commercially sensitive or if it would cost too much to provide.
Making a request
If you make a Freedom of Information (FOI) or Environmental request (EIR), be specific about what you’re looking for, such as a particular date or time period. The legislation only allows access to recorded information. Recorded information may be in reports, spreadsheets, emails or meeting minutes.
The Scottish Information Commissioner’s Tips for asking for information under FOI provides simple advice.
How to submit an FOI/EIR request
your name (a first name and surname, first initial and surname or title and surname)
a description of the information you are seeking.
you must submit an FOI request in a recorded form such as in writing.
you can do this by completing our request form, clicking on the “I” for information or by:
Email to infogovernance@careinspectorate.gov.scot or post to:
The Care Inspectorate
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY
We will respond to all requests within 20 working days
If you’re unhappy with how we’ve handled your request and want us to review our decision, you should write to us within 40 working days of receiving our response, using the contact details above.
If you are unhappy with our response to your review, you can ask the Scottish Information Commissioner to decide. You can contact them at:
Scottish Information Commissioner
Kinburn Castle
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9DS
Telephone: 01334 464610
Email: enquiries@foi.scot
Website: www.foi.scot(Opens new window)