It's a brave new world out there! We've added guidance to WhatDoTheyKnow for those thinking of using AI to compose their #FOI requests. www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/request...
November 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
It's a brave new world out there! We've added guidance to WhatDoTheyKnow for those thinking of using AI to compose their #FOI requests. www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/request...
We've now added guidance on using AI to compose #FOI requests on WhatDoTheyKnow: www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/request....
Long story short, if you do it, there are a few things to look out for, and we've listed them here.
Long story short, if you do it, there are a few things to look out for, and we've listed them here.
So interesting to see @rowlandmanthorpe.bsky.social reporting on Sky News about the effect AI is having on public-facing services - and that @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social is cited. Our open source data makes this sort of reporting possible 🤓 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0Q...
October 27, 2026 at 3:51 PM
We've now added guidance on using AI to compose #FOI requests on WhatDoTheyKnow: www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/request....
Long story short, if you do it, there are a few things to look out for, and we've listed them here.
Long story short, if you do it, there are a few things to look out for, and we've listed them here.
At WhatDoTheyKnow, we so often hear of stories like this, which we the public really need to know - but that are only released because someone has used #FOI. What better proof that it's needed? :)
October 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
At WhatDoTheyKnow, we so often hear of stories like this, which we the public really need to know - but that are only released because someone has used #FOI. What better proof that it's needed? :)
And, while we don't know whether Democracy For Sale used it in this instance, we'll just say that WhatDoTheyKnow Pro allows you to keep your #FOI requests hidden until you're ready to go live with your groundbreaking story. So if you're planning something similar... www.whatdotheyknow.com/pro
www.whatdotheyknow.com
October 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
And, while we don't know whether Democracy For Sale used it in this instance, we'll just say that WhatDoTheyKnow Pro allows you to keep your #FOI requests hidden until you're ready to go live with your groundbreaking story. So if you're planning something similar... www.whatdotheyknow.com/pro
WhatDoTheyKnow isn’t just a place to make #FOI requests.
You can get stories from it without making a request, while the ICO is also using it as an enforcement tool:
You can get stories from it without making a request, while the ICO is also using it as an enforcement tool:
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 10/4/2026 – #FOIFriday
WhatDoTheyKnow isn’t just a place to make Freedom of Information requests. Well, if you’re MP Rupert Lowe it’s not a currently a place to make FOI requests at all...
clairemiller.net
October 22, 2026 at 6:18 AM
WhatDoTheyKnow isn’t just a place to make #FOI requests.
You can get stories from it without making a request, while the ICO is also using it as an enforcement tool:
You can get stories from it without making a request, while the ICO is also using it as an enforcement tool:
... and 2) that, if he's thinking of a nationwide campaign, we would happily sort him out with a WhatDoTheyKnow Pro account, which would allow him to more efficiently make similar requests to multiple councils across the country. www.whatdotheyknow.com/pro
www.whatdotheyknow.com
October 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
... and 2) that, if he's thinking of a nationwide campaign, we would happily sort him out with a WhatDoTheyKnow Pro account, which would allow him to more efficiently make similar requests to multiple councils across the country. www.whatdotheyknow.com/pro
Now - if anyone happens to know Joe, we'd love to recruit him! So please do tell him that 1) if he makes his #FOI request on WhatDoTheyKnow, he'll multiply its power thanks to both the request and the response being out in the open...
October 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Now - if anyone happens to know Joe, we'd love to recruit him! So please do tell him that 1) if he makes his #FOI request on WhatDoTheyKnow, he'll multiply its power thanks to both the request and the response being out in the open...
// in a vp fight with someone named knightmare #WhatDoTheyKnow
September 20, 2026 at 2:05 AM
// in a vp fight with someone named knightmare #WhatDoTheyKnow
Sympathies to JNCC's FOI team having to deal patiently with this crank www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/info...
September 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Sympathies to JNCC's FOI team having to deal patiently with this crank www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/info...
タイトル:
情報公開請求を「出しっぱなし」にしない——請求と回答を公開するOSS「Alaveteli」（英国WhatDoTheyKnowの中身）を日本語化して動かし、本家に
詳細:
PRを出すまで 日本の情報公開請求（行政文書の開示請求）はきちんと機能している制
URL:
kurage.exbridge.jp/kuragev.php?...
情報公開請求を「出しっぱなし」にしない——請求と回答を公開するOSS「Alaveteli」（英国WhatDoTheyKnowの中身）を日本語化して動かし、本家に
詳細:
PRを出すまで 日本の情報公開請求（行政文書の開示請求）はきちんと機能している制
URL:
kurage.exbridge.jp/kuragev.php?...
Alaveteliを日本語化！情報公開請求のOSS「WhatDoTheyKnow」の中身を解説 | Kurage
情報公開請求を「出しっぱなし」にしないためのOSS「Alaveteli」を日本語化して動かし、本家のWhatDoTheyKnowの内容を公開する動画です。請求と回答を公開する仕組みについて詳しく紹介します。
kurage.exbridge.jp
September 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
タイトル:
情報公開請求を「出しっぱなし」にしない——請求と回答を公開するOSS「Alaveteli」（英国WhatDoTheyKnowの中身）を日本語化して動かし、本家に
詳細:
PRを出すまで 日本の情報公開請求（行政文書の開示請求）はきちんと機能している制
URL:
kurage.exbridge.jp/kuragev.php?...
情報公開請求を「出しっぱなし」にしない——請求と回答を公開するOSS「Alaveteli」（英国WhatDoTheyKnowの中身）を日本語化して動かし、本家に
詳細:
PRを出すまで 日本の情報公開請求（行政文書の開示請求）はきちんと機能している制
URL:
kurage.exbridge.jp/kuragev.php?...
情報公開請求の「請求文と回答」を、誰でも読める棚に——英国WhatDoTheyKnowの中身（Alaveteli）を日本語化した、事務所向け請求アーカイブ導入キット｜BittensorMan @xb_bittensor note.com/tokoname/n/n...
情報公開請求の「請求文と回答」を、誰でも読める棚に——英国WhatDoTheyKnowの中身（Alaveteli）を日本語化した、事務所向け請求アーカイブ導入キット｜BittensorMan
私は名古屋でAIシステム開発をしている、株式会社エクスブリッジの小嶋です。Xでは BittensorMan の名前で活動しています。前回の FixMyStreet（通報システム）に続いて、同じ日に日本語化した2本目の道具、Alaveteli の話です。こちらは「情報公開請求を出しっぱなしにしない」ための製品紹介です。 ■ 日本の情報公開請求に足りないもの 行政文書の開示請求は、制度...
note.com
September 7, 2026 at 11:45 PM
情報公開請求の「請求文と回答」を、誰でも読める棚に——英国WhatDoTheyKnowの中身（Alaveteli）を日本語化した、事務所向け請求アーカイブ導入キット｜BittensorMan @xb_bittensor note.com/tokoname/n/n...
The NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee is now available on Whatdotheyknow - so anyone can easily send Freedom of Information requests to them.
@mysociety.org
@mysociety.org
NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee - view and make Freedom of Information requests
www.whatdotheyknow.com
September 4, 2026 at 8:17 AM
The NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee is now available on Whatdotheyknow - so anyone can easily send Freedom of Information requests to them.
@mysociety.org
@mysociety.org
Uni anxieties? WhatDoTheyKnow can help! www.mysociety.org/2026/09/03/a... (we might be a bit late for this year - but it's there if you need it).
Answer all your questions about university entry — with Freedom of Information
Every year from around April to September, we see an uptick on people sharing links to our Freedom of Information site, WhatDoTheyKnow on Reddit forums. The reason? It's the peak time for anxieties ar...
www.mysociety.org
September 3, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Uni anxieties? WhatDoTheyKnow can help! www.mysociety.org/2026/09/03/a... (we might be a bit late for this year - but it's there if you need it).
I've updated the above post – another requester has helpfully obtained the same Council Tax address list directly from Halton Borough Council, using the WhatDoTheyKnow site, so the dataset is now publicly accessible
#opendata #openaddresses
#opendata #openaddresses
September 2, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I've updated the above post – another requester has helpfully obtained the same Council Tax address list directly from Halton Borough Council, using the WhatDoTheyKnow site, so the dataset is now publicly accessible
#opendata #openaddresses
#opendata #openaddresses
Missed our most recent newsletter? It was a good'un!
But never fret, you can read it here: mailchi.mp/mysociety.or... (and subscribe top left of that page so you never miss another one!)
But never fret, you can read it here: mailchi.mp/mysociety.or... (and subscribe top left of that page so you never miss another one!)
September 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Missed our most recent newsletter? It was a good'un!
But never fret, you can read it here: mailchi.mp/mysociety.or... (and subscribe top left of that page so you never miss another one!)
But never fret, you can read it here: mailchi.mp/mysociety.or... (and subscribe top left of that page so you never miss another one!)
Who's been watching 'Buried' with Michael Sheen? We were glad to hear that WhatDoTheyKnow and #FOI had a major part to play, behind the scenes: www.mysociety.org/2026/09/01/b...
Buried with Michael Sheen: how FOI helped uncover a toxic waste scandal
Are you one of the many who has watched the BBC's two-parter Buried with Michael Sheen? If so, you may have experienced increasing levels of outrage as the actor helps to uncover the scandalous dumpin...
www.mysociety.org
September 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Who's been watching 'Buried' with Michael Sheen? We were glad to hear that WhatDoTheyKnow and #FOI had a major part to play, behind the scenes: www.mysociety.org/2026/09/01/b...
It's great that this is now being uncovered, and heartwarming that WhatDoTheyKnow played a small part in helping source some of the information for the investigation.
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www.mysociety.org
September 1, 2026 at 8:56 AM
It's great that this is now being uncovered, and heartwarming that WhatDoTheyKnow played a small part in helping source some of the information for the investigation.
If you care about journalism like this, consider donating to help us keep our services running www.mysociety.org/donate/suppo...
If you care about journalism like this, consider donating to help us keep our services running www.mysociety.org/donate/suppo...
If you want to make your community better, mySociety has brilliant tools to help: FixMyStreet for reporting problems, TheyWorkForYou to track your MP, WhatDoTheyKnow for FOI requests. Simple apps that give citizens real power to improve where they live.
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August 31, 2026 at 8:42 AM
If you want to make your community better, mySociety has brilliant tools to help: FixMyStreet for reporting problems, TheyWorkForYou to track your MP, WhatDoTheyKnow for FOI requests. Simple apps that give citizens real power to improve where they live.
www.mysociety.org?utm_source=f...
www.mysociety.org?utm_source=f...
We have asked @mysociety.org to add the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to Whatdotheyknow - so anyone can FoI them publicly.
Meanwhile, you can use writetothem.com to pressure your local MSs to take action. This shouldn't be swept under the rug.
🗣️ Tell them an inquiry is needed NOW.
Meanwhile, you can use writetothem.com to pressure your local MSs to take action. This shouldn't be swept under the rug.
🗣️ Tell them an inquiry is needed NOW.
WriteToThem
WriteToThem is a website which provides an easy way to contact MPs, councillors and other elected representatives.
writetothem.com
August 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We have asked @mysociety.org to add the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to Whatdotheyknow - so anyone can FoI them publicly.
Meanwhile, you can use writetothem.com to pressure your local MSs to take action. This shouldn't be swept under the rug.
🗣️ Tell them an inquiry is needed NOW.
Meanwhile, you can use writetothem.com to pressure your local MSs to take action. This shouldn't be swept under the rug.
🗣️ Tell them an inquiry is needed NOW.
Given the parallels (and the gaps) — could @mysociety.org build a WhatDoTheyKnow-style tool to help tenants file and track STAIRS requests? My full piece: www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/tena...
Tenants and residents deserve freedom of information
Social landlords should be subject to the same transparency standards as local authorities, says Coniston House Tenants and Residents Association’s Martin Donkin
www.insidehousing.co.uk
August 26, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Given the parallels (and the gaps) — could @mysociety.org build a WhatDoTheyKnow-style tool to help tenants file and track STAIRS requests? My full piece: www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/tena...
What are they trying to say chat...where did they get this information lol
#advertiser #survaliance #areyouscaredyet #whatdotheyknow #theycaughtme #daddyissues
#advertiser #survaliance #areyouscaredyet #whatdotheyknow #theycaughtme #daddyissues
August 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
What are they trying to say chat...where did they get this information lol
#advertiser #survaliance #areyouscaredyet #whatdotheyknow #theycaughtme #daddyissues
#advertiser #survaliance #areyouscaredyet #whatdotheyknow #theycaughtme #daddyissues
I've updated the above post – another requester has helpfully obtained the same Council Tax address list directly from Mid Sussex District Council, using the WhatDoTheyKnow site, so the dataset is now publicly accessible
#opendata #openaddresses
#opendata #openaddresses
August 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I've updated the above post – another requester has helpfully obtained the same Council Tax address list directly from Mid Sussex District Council, using the WhatDoTheyKnow site, so the dataset is now publicly accessible
#opendata #openaddresses
#opendata #openaddresses
I've updated the above post – another requester has helpfully obtained the same Council Tax address list directly from Gateshead Council, using the WhatDoTheyKnow site, so the dataset is now publicly accessible (again)
#opendata #openaddresses
#opendata #openaddresses
August 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
I've updated the above post – another requester has helpfully obtained the same Council Tax address list directly from Gateshead Council, using the WhatDoTheyKnow site, so the dataset is now publicly accessible (again)
#opendata #openaddresses
#opendata #openaddresses
TIL that over the years, I have added or updated 34,724 unique public authorities on WhatDoTheyKnow. That's 74% of the total. It's all my fault 😅
November 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
TIL that over the years, I have added or updated 34,724 unique public authorities on WhatDoTheyKnow. That's 74% of the total. It's all my fault 😅
I took 40,000 images from emails in the WhatDoTheyKnow archive and extracted the five most dominant colours from each (excluding monochrome/shades of grey). Behold the palette of the UK public sector.
August 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I took 40,000 images from emails in the WhatDoTheyKnow archive and extracted the five most dominant colours from each (excluding monochrome/shades of grey). Behold the palette of the UK public sector.