This section will tell you how you can request official information under the Freedom of Information Act and your personal data that the FCO may hold under the Data Protection Act. You will also find information about the exemptions in the Acts and our complaints procedure.

If you are trying to trace a family member who worked at the FCO, or you are looking for certain publications that were published during the Colonial Office period read the frequently asked questions on the FCO website to find out who to approach to find that information.