The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force in January 2005 and gives any person the legal right to ask for and be given any information which is held by a public authority.
We are responsible for freedom of information policy in the UK. We develop the framework for the Act to be enacted properly by public authorities, providing them with guidance and best practice. We also develop guidance for requestors to ensure that they are able to easily use and understand the Act.
Contact us: email 
or telephone 020 7210 8034
Other helpful sites and services
- Directgov - freedom of information
- Office of the Information Commissioner
- Monitoring bulletins and annual reports
How freedom of information is operating in central government