LOCAL INFORMATION
7.28.0.1
Freedom of Information
Extent: Jersey
Updated 29 June 2020
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Words you may need to know
Public authorities - Organisations relating to or concerning the people at large or all members of a community
Access - the opportunity or right to experience or make use of something
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 was introduced in January 2015.
You have the right to obtain recorded information held by public authorities. Under FOI, everyone has equal rights to access this information.
When an FOI request is made:
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it must be in writing and can be made via the Government website here - https://www.gov.je/government/dataprotection/pages/subjectaccessrequest.aspx
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someone asking for information doesn't have to say why they want it
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the States of Jersey are legally obliged to provide the information (subject to certain exceptions and if we hold the information)
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the information must be provided within 20 working days of the request
Full information about FOI is available on the Office of the Information Commissioner's website, including:
- what exemptions apply to information under the law
- more detailed guidance on the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 and what it means for you
- how to make an FOI request in writing or online
- what happens to your request once you have submitted it and what you can expect to receive
- what you can do if your request for information is refused
- advice on the difference between Data Protection and Freedom of Information
- which bodies are covered by the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
More information is available here
Address:
Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner
2nd Floor
Castle Street
St Helier
JE2 3BT
Telephone: 716530
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.jerseyoic.org
