Part I Access to information held by public authorities

Right to information

8 Request for information.

1

In this Act any reference to a “request for information” is a reference to such a request which—

a

is in writing,

b

states the name of the applicant and an address for correspondence, and

c

describes the information requested.

2

For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), a request is to be treated as made in writing where the text of the request—

a

is transmitted by electronic means,

b

is received in legible form, and

c

is capable of being used for subsequent reference.