Freedom of Information — UCL EdTech Labs

Information about accessing UCL EdTech Labs information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

About the Freedom of Information Act

As part of University College London, UCL EdTech Labs is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). This Act gives you the right to ask for information held by public authorities.

Making a Request

To make a Freedom of Information request, you should:

Put your request in writing (email is acceptable)
Include your name and correspondence address
Describe the information you want
Be as specific as possible about what information you require

How to Submit Your Request

Send your Freedom of Information request to:

Email: data-protection@ucl.ac.uk
Subject: Freedom of Information Request - UCL EdTech Labs
Post:
Data Protection Officer
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT

Response Times

We aim to respond to all Freedom of Information requests within 20 working days of receipt, as required by the Act.

Fees

Most Freedom of Information requests are free. However, if the cost of processing your request exceeds £450, we may charge you for the cost of providing the information or refuse to provide it.

Publication Scheme

As part of UCL, we follow UCL's publication scheme which sets out the classes of information we publish routinely. You can view UCL's publication scheme on their main website.

Exemptions

Some information may be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, including:

Personal information about third parties
Information provided in confidence
Information that would prejudice commercial interests
Information relating to ongoing investigations

Appeals

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can ask for an internal review. If you remain dissatisfied, you can appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office.

Last updated: June 25, 2025