
Federal agencies received more than 1.7 million FOIA requests in fiscal year 2025 and processed over 1.6 million.
These record-breaking numbers left government agencies with more pending requests at the end of the year than they had at the start.
International Right to Know Day may be ending, but the right to access information continues every day.
Whether you're a requester or public authority, you'll find guidance, learning resources and support at zurl.co/oG1qS
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Looking to improve your authority's FOI performance? Our intervention learning points highlight common issues identified across Scotland's public sector and practical steps to help address them before intervention becomes necessary.
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Thinking about using AI to help draft an FOI request? It can improve clarity and structure, but it's important to keep requests focused on the information you actually want. Read our guidance: 👉 zurl.co/GAhNu #RightToKnowDay
Our decisions do more than resolve appeals. They help requesters and public authorities better understand FOI law and practice.
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Whatever your level of FOI experience, our briefings and guidance can help. Find practical advice on valid requests, exemptions and many other aspects of FOI legislation.
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New Hampshire’s law promises “the greatest possible public access.”
After submitting 280 public records requests, we found that access to public records is inconsistent across the state and often obstructed.
Look up your town.
Are you looking for information from a Scottish public authority, and don’t know where to start? zurl.co/Lt56q explains how to make an FOI request, and what happens next. Simple, practical guidance to help you get started. #RightToKnowDay #FOI
How well is your organisation performing on FOI? Our self-assessment toolkit helps authorities review policies, procedures and compliance arrangements, identify strengths and highlight areas for improvement.
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Over 111,000 information requests were made across Scotland last year. Curious which authorities received the most requests and how they're performing? Explore the latest figures and trends at zurl.co/MiO6l. #RightToKnowDay #FOI
#Spezialtage 28. September 2026:
#TagDesRechtsAufWissen (international)
Wissen schafft Teilhabe. 📚🍂 Wer Informationen bekommt, kann verstehen, hinterfragen und mitreden. Erna prüft ganz genau, Luna hält die Akten bereit – und Kiffy stellt die wichtigste Frage: „Warum?“ 😄 #RightToKnowDay #Transparenz
Today is #RightToKnowDay! What happens to politicians' "private" papers when they leave? Do the Aus public have a #RighttoKnow? Our approach is roughshod, inconsistent, and too reliant on individual good will. @opengovpartnership.org @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social doi.org/10.22459/HR....
Monday is #RightToKnowDay. FOI is a key tool in research. We asked 100+ gov agencies what leaders told staff after public admin crisis... Some leaders dismissed the idea anything had gone wrong. doi.org/10.1080/1350... (w Maria Maley) @opengovpartnership.org @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #AccessToInfo