About Freedom of Information (FOI)

The Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011 is designed to make us more accountable and transparent in the way we operate and make decisions. We are committed to complying with both the letter and the spirit of FOI.

How FOI can help you

Access to information under FOI can:

• help to inform you of how the government and public authorities work in Jersey
  

• allow you to take part in debate about issues that may affect you or your family
  

• help you find information to develop ideas or inform your business decisions
  

Before you start

Follow these three easy steps:

1. Check whether the information you require is already available by other means
   

• Information already available to you

2. Check that you are not requesting your own personal information

• FOI and Data Protection: the difference
  

3. If you are in any way unsure about your request consult our full guide on how to make an FOI request
   

• How to make an FOI request

Making your request

Under FOI, you must make your request in writing. The easiest way to do this is by filling in our online form.

For information on other ways to make a request please consult our guide on how to make an FOI request.

Complete the FOI form

Who falls under FOI?

The following States of Jersey departments fall under FOI legislation

​Chief Minister's Department	Community & Constitutional Affairs
​Department of the Environment	​Treasury and Resources Department
​Department for Infrastructure	​States of Jersey Police
​Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture Department	​States Assembly (including States Greffe)
​Education Department	​Ministers
​Health and Social Services Department	​Judicial Greffe
​Social Security Department	​Viscount's Department
​External Relations Department	​