Freedom of Information (FOI) & Ombudsman

The FOI Act (2021 Revision) gives the public a general right of access to all types of records held by Public Authorities in the Cayman Islands, with some exceptions. The main objective of the Act is to promote government accountability, transparency, and public participation in national decision-making. ESO is fully committed to the objectives of the law, and as a Public Authority, the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) complies with the FOI Act.

This website forms ESO’s e-publication scheme developed in compliance with Section 5 of the FOI Act.

Note: Before submitting a FOI request, please check the ESO website carefully to see if the information you wish to request is publicly available. The email link and other documents below provide further guidance.

Freedom of Information - Cayman Islands Government

The ESO seeks to provide statistical data and economic research services within the framework of the Statistics Act (2016 Revision) and in a manner that reflects its core business values of confidentiality, integrity, community ownership, transparency and accountability. ESO encourages feedback from any customer on the quality of its services, including conducting surveys or censuses.

As a matter of policy and best practice, the staff members of ESO strive to directly address any concern received from a customer at their level. However, there may be cases where these concerns may not be resolved to the customer's satisfaction. The customer can use this Customer Service and Feedback Procedure in such cases.

All forms that are received, along with the outcomes, will be reviewed and discussed in a strictly confidential manner at staff meetings to improve service delivery. For more information, please visit the website below.

Ombudsman Cayman Islands

05/07/2018

Making an FOI Request

05/07/2018

Publication Scheme

05/07/2018

Classes of ESO Information

05/07/2018

Freedom of Information Law, 2018 Revision

04/28/2009

FOI Information for ESO

04/28/2009

ESO and the FOI Law

04/28/2009

Disclosure Log

04/28/2009

Making an FOI Appeal