Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 give people rights to access information held by Scottish public authorities, which includes the University.
You can request any recorded information, in any form and of any age, under the legislation. All you have to do is ask for the information. You don't have to say why you want it, or what you want it for. We must respond to all information requests we receive. We will advise and assist you in making a request and provide the information within 20 working days.
Making a request for information
Requests for information should normally be submitted in writing, including by email. This helps us find the information you need and let us know how to contact you.
You can request information by email to: foi@gcu.ac.uk
You can also send a request by letter to:
Assistant Head (Information Compliance)
Department of Governance
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Restrictions
We will always make as much information available as possible. However, there are certain circumstances where the University is legally permitted to withhold information from you. If this is the case we will tell you why. You have the right to ask the University to review its decision about any information which is being withheld from you and this would be carried out by an independent officer within the University.
If you are still dissatisfied, you can appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner.
Personal information
If you are looking for details of the information we hold about you, then this is classed as personal information and is governed by data protection legislation.
Finding information
The University has a Publication Scheme and Guide to Information, which sets out the types of information that we routinely make available.
Fees
We will not charge for most requests. However, the University is allowed to charge a fee for answering some requests for information. If we plan to charge a fee, we will tell you what the fee will be before we provide the information. We will not provide the information until any fee is paid.
Accessibility
When you request the information, you should tell us how you would prefer the information to be provided. We will make every effort to meet your needs, by arranging for information to be translated, by providing an interpreter or by making other arrangements for you to obtain information in a way which is acceptable to you. We will not make any additional charge for this service.
GCU companies
Glasgow Caledonian University has four wholly-owned subsidiary companies:
Glasgow Caledonian University Company Ltd (GCUC) - The principal activity is the provision of training, consultancy and research.
GCU Academy Ltd is a trading company and its principal activity is the provision of closed courses that lead to a university-level qualification.
Glasgow Caledonian University Nominee Company (dormant) does not trade and it holds the assets collectively known as Heatherbank Museum on behalf of Glasgow Caledonian University.
Further information
Legislation: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Scottish Information Commissioner