Campaign for FOI (UK)
Hi, we're the Campaign for Freedom of Information in the UK #intro. We were set up in 1984 and played a leading role in the passage of the FOI Act 2000. We campaign to improve and defend freedom of information in support of a more vibrant and open democracy and to hold government to account. We train campaigners, journalists and citizens in using #FOI, advise FOI requesters, and assist with appeals to the Information Commissioner and Tribunal against unjustified refusals to release information.
Nov 11, 2022 at 12:58pmWeb
Show threadGemma AbbottNov 11, 2022

@CampaignFoI

LOVE what you do and very glad to see you here! šŸ™Œ

#FollowFriday #FOI #Transparency #FreedomOfInformation

Show threadCampaign for FOI (UK)Nov 11, 2022

@gem_abbott

Thank you! And likewise. So good to see some familiar faces šŸ„°

Show threadFasih RanaNov 11, 2022
@CampaignFoI Democracy dies in Secrecy. All for FOI!
Show threadRagsMahoneNov 11, 2022

@CampaignFoI

Glad you could make it.

#FOI (obviously) #RagsMahone

Show threadNewquaybaggieNov 11, 2022
@CampaignFoI keep up the good work šŸ‘
Show threadFred MullinNov 11, 2022

@CampaignFoI in addition to FOI, which is vitally important, Iā€™d like to see

- it being illegal to use lies / misinformation in political campaigns; and

- a complete ban on the use of micro targeting of political ads at reader level in social media

Democracy requires honesty and visibility.

Show threadLance AllanNov 11, 2022
@CampaignFoI what a pity that the whole FOI process costs town and parish councils far too much in time and effort and causes significant stress and anxiety for staff!!
Show threadCampaign for FOI (UK)Nov 12, 2022
@LanceJA Public authorities can refuse FOI requests that take too much time to answer or impose a disproportionate burden. Costs also need to be weighed against the significant benefits of FOI.
Show threadLance AllanNov 12, 2022
@CampaignFoI but is it right that the cost burden should be the same for a parish council that employs one part time member of staff as it is for the NHS or the MOD for example?
Show threadCampaign for FOI (UK)Nov 12, 2022

@LanceJA It isn't. The ICO's guidance on requests that impose a disproportionate burden states:

"you need to take account of the level of resources that your organisation has at its disposal. For example, a small public authority, such as parish council, only has very limited resources because a parish clerk may be employed for just a few hours a week. Therefore, the threshold at which the burden becomes grossly oppressive is lower than for a larger public authority."

https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guidance-index/freedom-of-information-and-environmental-information-regulations/dealing-with-vexatious-requests-section-14/how-do-we-consider-burden-motive-and-harassment/#burden

How do we consider burden, motive and harassment?