Guidance on AI – FOI requests

NEW ICO guidance ON dealing with AI-generated FOI requests

New guidance from the ICO on dealing with AI-generated FOI requests.  The ICO have published new guidance to help public authorities confidently handle Freedom of Information requests that involve the use of artificial intelligence.  

Drivers behind the new guidance

  • The growing number of AI-generated requests is placing strain on authorities 
  • Some FOI requests misinterpret or misquote legislation 
  • This guidance from the ICO provides practical support to help organisations respond confidently and meet their legal duties 

More Information on the ICO website