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Freedom of InformationIntroducing the Freedom of Information Acts On 1 January 2005, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 came into force. From this date any person of any nationality can make a request to see information held by public bodies, except where special exemptions apply. FOI status of the Royal Collection Neither the Royal Collection Trust nor Royal Collection Enterprises are public authorities within the meaning of the FOI Acts, and they are therefore exempt from the provisions of the legislation. Despite its exemption from the FOI Acts, the Royal Collection's policy is to provide information as freely as possible. For example, details of the Royal Collection’s activities and expenditure are published annually. Information that is not exempt from the Act is available in writing from: The Director of the Royal Collection Information held by public authorities relating to the Royal Collection Many public authorities will hold information relating to the Royal Collection on a wide range of subjects, such as exhibitions, loans and visits by members of the Royal Family, although certain exemptions may mean that this information will not be released. For example, personal information, commercially confidential information or certain Royal Household communications have special access provisions and exemptions under the terms of the legislation. FOI-related applications should be made direct to the public body concerned, who may be required to liaise with the Royal Household’s Director of Records prior to release. Further advice on the Royal Household’s Freedom of Information Status is available from the British Monarchy Website Any additional questions on the Royal Collection’s FOI status should be addressed to: Director of Records
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