The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act (Cap. 496) establishes the right to the general public to information held by public authorities in order to promote added transparency and accountability in government.
The general public may request documents held by Public Authorities. The Public Authority shall decide on your request within 20 working days. The FOI Act empowers you to escalate your request to the Information and Data Protection Commissioner, if you are not satisfied with the way the Public Authority handled your request.
Every Public Authority has appointed an FOI Officer who shall handle requests for documents submitted by the public and represent the Public Authority on all matters related to the FOI Act. View the list of all the Public Authorities and their FOI Officers (including contact details).
In order to ensure correct implementation of the Act and to co-ordinate matters across government, a dedicated unit, the Data Protection and Information Coordination Directorate was set up. View more information on the DPIC.
Please consult the FAQ section so that you are aware of your rights in the context of this law. View more information on how to make a request.
IMPORTANT – The Data Protection and Information Coordination Directorate regularly updates the database of contact details as set up for the purpose of the FOIA implementation. The Contact Lists section may be subject to changes from time to time. If no contact is assigned or if you cannot reach the Public Authority by email, please send your query or request to [email protected].