Freedom of information
This section describes the Export Credits Guarantee Department’s (ECGD) responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act 2000(FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIRs), and tells you how to request information under this legislation. It also explains our publication scheme and information asset register.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) give the public a right of access to information held by all public authorities in the United Kingdom. Anyone can make a request for information and can expect a reply within 20 working days.
You can also make a request under the Data Protection Act 1998 for information which we hold about you. Go to the Information charter, which you can find on the right hand side of this page, for more information on how to request a copy of your personal details.
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You can read the FOIA in full on the Office for Public Sector Information website, which you can find on the right hand side of this page.
Background information about the FOIA and FOIA policy can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which you can find on the right hand side of this page.
Background information on the EIRs and the related policy can be found on the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website, which you can find on the right hand side of this page.
