The freedom of information (Scotland) Act 2002 enables any person to obtain information from Scottish public authorities.  The Act applies to all Scottish public authorities including: The Scottish Government and its agencies; Scottish Parliament; local authorities; NHS Scotland; universities and further education colleges; and the police.

Public authorities have to allow access to the following information:

• The provision, cost and standard of its service;
• Factual information regarding decision making;

The reasons for decisions made by it. The legal right of access includes all types of “recorded” information of any data held by the Scottish public authorities.  From 1st January 2005, any person who makes a request for information must be provided with it, subject to certain conditions. Further information is provided on the Glasgow City Council website:

www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/yourcouncil/freedomofinformation

Internet facilities are provided at all Glasgow City Council Public Libraries and Real Learning Centres.

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