Term Used
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Explanation
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| FOISA |
The Freedom Of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 |
| EIRs |
The Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 |
| Model Publication Scheme |
A standard framework for authorities to publish information under FOISA approved by the Scottish Information Commissioner |
| MPS |
The Model Publication Scheme |
| Guide to Information |
A guide that every public authority adopting the MPS must produce to help people access the information it makes available |
| MPS Principles |
The six key principles with which all information published under the MPS must comply |
| Classes of Information |
Nine broad categories describing the types of information authorities must publish (if they hold it) |