The Freedom of Information Act came into force in January 2005.
This section contains a wide range of information about the FOI Act and the ways in which the Act covers the BBC. Use the links below to find out more.
Glossary
Find out the meaning of some of the terms used in the Act.
Complaints
How to make a complaint to the BBC about our response to a request for information. Exemptions Exemptions Learn when the BBC is entitled to withhold information under the Act.
Exemptions
Learn when the BBC is entitled to withhold information under the Act.
Charges
Find out about fees that might occur when making a request.
