Freedom of Information
Requesting InformationWe want to help you to find the information you are interested in. Before you make a Freedom of Information Act request please check that the information you would like is not already available.
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The BBC's Publication Scheme publishes information covering how the BBC is run and includes a disclosure log: a selection of questions and answers made to the BBC under the Freedom of Information Act.
The BBC's website publishes a vast range of information and includes information about BBC programmes as well as latest news and information regarding regional services.
If you are a journalist, you should first visit the BBC's Media Centre website.
If you are unable to find what you are looking for we provide details on how you can contact us for help.
Information Policy and Compliance
Room BC2 B6 Broadcast Centre
White City
Wood lane
London
W12 7TP
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Requests must be in writing and must include your name and an address (either postal or email). Please try to be as specific as possible about the information that you would like, as this will help us to respond accurately and promptly. Where possible, please include a contact telephone number so that we can contact you to discuss your request if necessary.
Please note that we cannot accept requests via SMS (text messages).
We will respond to your request promptly and within 20 working days. The Act allows us to extend this deadline if we need to clarify your request with you, if we are charging you a fee, or if we are considering the public interest test. We will always acknowledge receipt of FOI requests made to the above address and we will let you know if we need to extend the deadline.
The Environmental Information Regulations do not apply to the BBC. This means that we will handle any requests for environmental information under the Freedom of Information Act.
The Data Protection Act 1998 gives individuals a right to request access to personal information held about themselves. Like the right to information under the Freedom of Information Act, the right under the Data Protection Act is subject to exemptions which may affect our ability to supply information; each case will be dealt with on an individual basis.
There is a fee of £10. For Data Protection Act requests you will also need to supply copies of two forms of identification to ensure that we are only supplying personal information to the person it pertains to. To make a request for information, or to enquire about the Data Protection Act please contact:
The Data Protection Officer
Room BC2 B6 Broadcast Centre
White City
Wood Lane
London
W12 7TP
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