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What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.

• Updated: 29 November 2023

How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes

• Overview

  You have the right to ask to see recorded information held by public…

• Organisations you can ask for information

  You can request information from some public authorities, such as:…

• How to make an FOI request

  You must make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request in writing. You can…

• If your request is turned down

  Some sensitive information is not available to members of the public. If…

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. ICO is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .

• Updated: 27 March 2023

Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.

• Updated: 11 December 2025

Information and forms for requesting information held on the Royal Air Force Casualty Files.

• Updated: 3 April 2023

The Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how personal information can be used and your rights to ask for information about yourself

The Commission was established on 17 July 2015 to review the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and was dissolved on 11 March 2016.

• Updated: 15 December 2023

Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.

• Updated: 21 December 2017

• Updated: 26 July 2023

Change your protocol, update your authorisation, report safety issues, submit safety updates and complete your end-of-trial study report.

• Updated: 9 June 2025