Freedom of Information (F.O.I.)

FOI and UCCI

As a Statutory Authority, the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) in compliance with the Freedom of Information Law, 2007, is committed to transparency and openness to information held by this Authority.

The Freedom of Information Law was passed the 19th October, 2007 and became effective 5th January, 2009. This gives the public the right of access to records held by public authorities. Concomitantly, the Law provides exemptions to information which could be damaging on a personal or commercial level or to the security of the Cayman Islands. Details of these exemptions are available on the FOI Unit website.

Requests for Access

Requests for access to information held by UCCI can be directed to the following persons:

Mrs. Lucille Kong - Information Manager
Mrs. Sophia Tobutt - Information Manager Designate
Address
University of the Cayman Islands (UCCI)
168 Olympic Way, George Town,
Grand Cayman
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 702
Grand Cayman
KY1 – 1107
Telephone - (345) 623 - 8224
Fax - (345) 949 6781

Classes of Information Held

The records held by the University College of the Cayman Islands have been grouped into broad classes or categories reflective of functions. This will facilitate identifying the type and location of information requested.

Function – Administration
Accounting records
Faculty and Staff HR records
Internal Communication
Policy Documents
University Laws
Function – Operational
Student Accounts
Student scholastic records
Student services records
Learning Resource Centre records

Further information may be found by viewing the 2011 Publication Scheme.

How to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request

In order to facilitate a prompt response, an FOI request should be in writing either by letter, email, or facsimile and should include the following:

Name
Address (postal or email)
Contact telephone number (if possible, to facilitate further clarification)

The FOI team at the University College will respond to your request within 30 calendar days which includes week-ends and public holidays. Under the law the Authority can extend this time to a further 30 days. In the event of this, notification shall be given to the requestor.

For details of the exemptions within the law please log on to the FOI Unit website.

Costs for Requests

Requests or the inspection of records are not subject to a fee. However, there may be fees attached if the request warrants a change of the information format. For details on the FOI fee regulations please log on to the FOI Unit website.

Right of Appeal - Internal Review

If you make a request under the Freedom of Information Law and are not satisfied with our response, you are entitled to an internal review. If you believe you are entitled to an internal review, please put your appeal in writing and either e-mail or post it to the Information Manager. Include your name, address, telephone number and the reference number at the top of our letter or e-mail to you. You have 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of a refusal to request an internal review. Please explain why you would like us to review our original response.

Under section 33 of the FOI Law, you may ask for an Internal Review of a response to your request:

If you were refused access
If you were granted partial access to the record(s) specified in your application
If your request was deferred
If there was a refusal to amend or annotate an official document containing personal information
If a fee was charged for action taken* or if you disagree with the amount of the fee charged
Where the decision was taken by a person other than the responsible Minister, Chief Officer or Principal Officer of the public authority

Appeals to the Information Commissioner

If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the internal review, or an internal review was not available, you can seek an appeal from the Information Commissioner.

Information Commisioner’s Office
PO Box 1375
Grand Cayman, KY1-1108
Telephone: 345 747 5402
Fax: 345 947 2026

Publication Scemes

2012 Publication Scheme

Disclosure Log

Disclosure Log