Transparency Score: 76/100
Response Timeline
Initial Response
30 days
Extension
30 days
Calendar days. Extension allowed for consultations or voluminous requests.
How to Submit a Request
Accepted Methods
Must be in writing. No specific format required.
Fees
No application fee. Processing fees may apply for searches exceeding CI$50.
Fee Waivers
- Information of significant public interest
Authorities have discretion to waive fees.
Exemptions
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Cabinet DocumentsRecords of Cabinet proceedings
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Law EnforcementInformation that could prejudice law enforcement
Most exemptions subject to harm test and public interest override.
Appeal Process
1
Authority Internal Review
Must seek internal review before appealing to Commissioner
2
Information Commissioner
Free, binding review by independent Commissioner
3
Grand Court
Appeal on point of law
Cayman Islands has one of the strongest FOI laws globally.