Introducing the Freedom of Information (FOI) Law

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Law, 2007, hereinafter referred to as “FOI Law” or “the Law” went into effect on 5^th January, 2009. The Law gives the public the right of access to information held by all public authorities in the Cayman Islands.

As one of the public authorities covered by Law, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) will be responsible for ensuring that the public has access to information held in all forms. The right to access is not unlimited; there are exemptions and some of these relate to the disclosure of information that would, for example, prejudice national security, defense or international relations; information that would prejudice the investigation of crime; information that would endanger someone’s physical or mental health or safety; information that would facilitate the escape of a person from detention or jeopardize prison security or personal information that is being requested in relation to a third party (if the person to whom that information relates to does not agree to allow access). Some of these exemptions are subject to a public interest test, however, they will always be considered on the basis of each individual request, with the balance in favour of disclosure at all times.

Making a request

If you wish to make a request for information on the activities of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), kindly contact the Information Manager or submit a completed application form and email to foi@caymanairports.com or mail to P.O. Box 10098, Grand Cayman KY1-1001, CAYMAN ISLANDS. You may also hand deliver to the CIAA's Administrative Office, second floor, Owen Roberts International Airport, Grand Cayman or second floor of the Gerrard-Smith International Airport on Cayman Brac.

Requests must be in writing (letter, email or facsimile) and must include your name and an address (either postal or e-mail). Please be as specific as possible about the information you would like, as this will help us to respond promptly. Where possible, please include a telephone number so we may contact you to discuss your request, if necessary.

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Law requires public authorities to respond within 30 calendar days, allowing an extension of an additional 30 calendar days if needed. We will acknowledge receipt of FOI requests made to the above address within 10 days at which time we will let you know if we require an extension to process it. For detailed advice on the type of information that is exempt, please visit the FOI Unit website.

Fees associated with a request for information

There is no application fee and no fee for going to a public authority and looking at a record requested by FOI. However, a requestor may be required to pay copying or change of format fees. Details concerning costs and payment are contained in the FOI Regulations which are available on the FOI Unit website.