Its also worth noting that neither FOIA or FOISA actually say you have to give your real name, only a name and address, and make no mention of excluding applications from with pseudonyms....  What happens if your name really is Mickey Mouse?

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Is it just me, or does that "repeat your name in the body of the email" thing seem.... slightly bizarre?

Broom, Doreen wrote:
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This is an extract from the Scottish Information Commissioner’s FAQs:

Do I have to provide my real name and my full address when I ask for information?

The Act says that a request must include the name of the applicant and an address for correspondence. The Commissioner has confirmed that an e-mail address is sufficient when you are asking for information. However, if you send your request by email, you must give your name in the body of the email to fulfil the requirement that the name of the applicant is given. Even if your name appears in your email address (e.g. [log in to unmask]) you must add your name to the text of your request, so that it is clear who the email is from.

You must give your real name, as the public authority does not have to answer your request if you have used a false name or pseudonym. The Commissioner will not be able to carry out an investigation if he finds out that you have used a false name.

If you have particular reasons for not wanting to reveal your identity to the public authority, you should ask a friend or family member to make the request for information.

Doreen Broom

Access to Information Officer

Scottish Borders Council

Corporate Resources - Corporate Administration

Tel: 01835 826516

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