Access to Information
You have the right of access to information held by Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service (HIFRS), subject to certain exemptions, under various pieces of legislation, depending on the type of information.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 was introduced to give people
access to information held by Scottish public authorities, subject to certain conditions and
exemptions.
Data Protection
HIFRS may hold personal information about you.
The Service believes it is very important to treat
personal information lawfully and correctly and u
nder the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) you have rights to be informed and to
see what information is held about you.
Environmental
Information
The Environmental Information Regulations gives the public the right
to ask for information which 'relates to the environment' held by HIFRS, subject to certain
exceptions.
Publications
HIFRS have published various policies, procedures and documents which
are available for you to view on the website.