Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 [FoISA] gives the general right of access to all recorded information that is held by the University. Some information may be exempt from disclosure by the University if it is considered that one of the Act's 17 exemptions applies. However many of these exemptions are not absolute and are subject to a 'public interest test' and a 'harm test'. The Act is intended to promote openness and accountability within all Scottish Public Authorities - including Universities.