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Freedom of Information

Find out about Wave Energy Scotland's obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. 

Our guide to Freedom of Information

As a Scottish public body, Wave Energy Scotland (WES) complies with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, which came fully into force in January 2005. 

This Act provides a right of access to information held by public bodies. It is enforced by the Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner who has the necessary powers to regulate compliance. 

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requires Scottish public authorities to produce and maintain a publication scheme. Authorities are under a legal obligation to: 

  • Publish the classes of information that they make routinely available 

  • Tell the public how to access the information and what it might cost. 

 
If you would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, please contact:

Freedom of Information 
Wave Energy Scotland 
Taigh Cheann a Locha 
Liniclate 
Isle of Benbecula 
HS7 5PJ 

 

Requesting personal information - A Subject Access Request 

You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal information that is held by WES and we may charge a small fee to process this request, known as a Subject Access Request. You also have the right to ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your information. 

You can contact us at the details below. 

Freedom of Information 
Wave Energy Scotland 
Taigh Cheann a Locha 
Liniclate 
Isle of Benbecula 
HS7 5PJ 

Tel: 01463 383150 

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