Freedom of Information
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued guidance stating that content generated by artificial intelligence in UK public bodies falls under freedom of information laws. This includes prompts used by staff along with the outputs produced.
Reported by AI
In 2025, a New Scientist journalist's freedom of information request revealed UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle's official ChatGPT conversations, establishing a legal precedent for accessing government AI interactions. This world-first disclosure sparked international interest and highlighted the need for transparency in public sector AI adoption. However, subsequent requests faced increasing resistance from authorities.