Freedom of Information

As a public authority, Customs and Border Control is committed to openness, transparency and serving the public interest in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, (2021 Revision).

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act was passed on 19th October 2007 and came into effect in January 2009. It gives the public a right of access to all types of records held by public authorities, but also sets out some exemptions from that right.

 

How do I make a request?

Applications for information do not need to be made on a particular form, but may be made on the application form provided below if preferred. In accordance with the Freedom of Information (General) Regulations 2021 Revision, (FOI Regulations), an application shall  include the following:

• A name (may be a pseudonym);
• A postal address or e-mail address to which notices and information can be sent;
• Details of the records, including (if known) the period and/or geographic area to which the information relates; dates relevant to the information needed; the name or other identifying characteristics of the document; and
• The form of access preferred (e.g. electronic or photocopies).

Complete the FOI Request Form

 

Who should I address my request to?

If you wish to submit an FOI request you can send it for the attention of our Information Manager: Deputy Director Marlon Bodden

 

How do I deliver my request?

Marlon Bodden - Information Manager

Tamara Reid-Vernon - Deputy Information Manager

Email request to FOI.CBC@gov.ky OR

Deliver to: 42 Owen Roberts Dr. (2nd Floor), George Town, Grand Cayman OR

Mail: Customs and Border Control Service, P.O. Box 898, Grand Cayman, KYI-1103

 

What should I do before making a request?

Please check our disclosure log to see if the information you would like is not already available.

 

Publication Schemes

Each public authority covered by the Freedom of Information Act has a legal duty to adopt and maintain a publication scheme in accordance with Section 5 of the FOI Act. The main purpose of a publication scheme is to make information readily available without the need for specific written requests. Schemes are intended to encourage organizations to publish proactively, and develop a greater culture of openness.

The Law states that Information to be published by public authorities includes:

• the functions of the authority, what work it does and how it sets about its tasks.
• the departments and agencies of the authority.
• the subjects handled by each department or authority, with the locations of the departments and agencies and the opening hours of all offices.
• the title and business address of the Principal Officer and other key officers within the authority.
• Classes of records held.