The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a set of top tips on freedom of information designed to help communications professionals in public authorities including FE and HE institutions consider freedom of information as part of their communications strategy. The tips include addressing the need to keep on top of requests coming in to an organisation to see if it is worth making the most requested information readily available online. Offering help and advice to journalists making freedom of information requests is also covered. The FOI tips for communications professionals can be found on the ICO’s website at - http://www.ico.gov.uk/~/media/documents/library/Freedom_of_Information/Practical_application/foi_tips_for_communications_professionals.ashx.