Report Summary
Issued 6 October 2025, this FOI response relates to the Scottish Police Authority Chief Executive's direct email address. Information was not provided as this is third party personal data.
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Response
The Scottish Police Authority has considered your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (FOISA).
By means of explanation, Lynn Brown retired as the Authority’s Chief Executive on 30 September 2025. Chris Brown assumed the role of Chief Executive and Accountable Officer on 1 October 2025.
Notwithstanding Ms Brown’s retirement, we are unable to provide the information requested as direct email addresses are considered to be third-party personal information which is exempt from disclosure under FOISA. This exemption is absolute and does not require application of the public interest test. While you may have a legitimate interest in disclosure of this information, it is our view that those interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subjects.
In terms of our duty to assist, members of the public can contact the Authority and our Chief Executive by using the contact form on our website or by emailing Enquiries@spa.police.uk
