Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to ask public authorities for information they hold. The University Of Nottingham aims to comply fully with its obligations under the Act and to ensure that the service it provides for those wishing to gain access to information is simple, efficient, and effective.

How can I access information?
The University makes information available through its publication scheme and in response to requests made under the general right of access.

Publication Scheme
Our publication scheme is a gateway to information which is available at all times. It is arranged by activity and within each section are links to direct users to information held on the University's web pages. To access the publication scheme, select the relevant activity from the menu on the left.

Request for Information
If you wish to make a request for information that is not available through the publication scheme, please write to:

Academic Services Division – Freedom of Information
University of Nottingham
University Park
NOTTINGHAM
NG7 2RD

or you can email:

freedom-of-information@nottingham.ac.uk

If you wish to make a request for information, please remember that:

• You should describe the information you need as clearly as possible – if your request is too broad or unclear, we may need to ask you to be more specific;
• You should include your name and an address for a response;
• The Freedom of Information Act does not give a right of access to personal information about yourself – that is covered under data protection;
• The University will aim to respond to your request within twenty working days. We are not obliged to respond to vexatious or repeated requests;
• You might not always receive the information you request as there are sometimes valid reasons why some kinds of information will be withheld, such as if its release would prejudice health and safety or damage commercial interests. When this is the case, we will explain our reasons for withholding information;

Other Sources of Information
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information. For information on your rights under the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts, please visit their website at www.ico.gov.uk

A copy of the full Freedom of Information Act 2000 is available from the Office of Public Sector Information. Please visit their website at www.opsi.gov.uk

Guidance Notes on responding to FOI enquiries

Guidance on fees payable by enquirers

Complaints Procedure