Make FOI Requests Without Revealing Your Identity to the Public Authority
FOI Proxy UK helps you obtain information from public authorities discreetly.
You tell us the information you are seeking. We review the request, refine the wording where needed, and FOI Proxy UK submits suitable requests in its own name using its own contact details.
Your identity is not disclosed to the authority receiving the request unless disclosure is required by law.
Stay anonymous. Get the answers.
Start a Confidential FOI EnquirySubmit a Confidential FOI Enquiry
Tell us what information you would like obtained and which public authority may hold it.
Please do not include unnecessary personal information about yourself or anyone else.
We will review your enquiry and contact you by email before any request is submitted or payment is taken.
Your details are not passed to the public authority as part of the FOI request unless disclosure is legally required.
Who Uses FOI Proxy UK?
FOI Proxy UK is designed for people who need information from a public authority but do not want to be personally identified to that authority.
- Employees or former employees seeking information discreetly
- Journalists, researchers and campaigners
- Businesses carrying out public-sector research
- Individuals involved in sensitive disputes
- Professionals who do not want to alert an organisation to their interest
- Members of the public seeking information from councils, police forces, NHS bodies, regulators, universities, colleges or government departments
Whether the issue is personal, professional, commercial or public-interest related, we provide a discreet route for requesting recorded information.
How It Works
1. You tell us what information you want
Use our online form to tell us the public authority involved and the information you would like obtained.
2. We review the request
We check whether the request appears suitable for FOI and whether the wording can be improved.
3. We confirm the wording with you
Before anything is submitted, we confirm the proposed wording and service level by email.
4. FOI Proxy UK submits the request
Where suitable, FOI Proxy UK submits the request in its own name using its own contact details.
5. We track the response
We monitor the request and forward the response to you once it is received.
6. You receive the information discreetly
The public authority deals with FOI Proxy UK. Your identity is not disclosed to the authority unless disclosure is legally required.
Why Use FOI Proxy UK?
Discreet FOI Requests
Your name does not appear on the FOI request submitted to the public authority unless disclosure is legally required.
Lawful Request Handling
FOI Proxy UK submits requests using its own real identity and correspondence details.
Better Wording
Poorly worded FOI requests are more likely to be refused, delayed or misunderstood. We help make requests clear, focused and targeted.
Confidential Client Handling
We treat your enquiry, instructions and identity as confidential. We will not disclose your identity to the public authority unless legally required.
Professional Tracking
We track the request, monitor deadlines and forward responses to you.
Why Use FOI Proxy UK Instead of WhatDoTheyKnow?
WhatDoTheyKnow is a valuable public FOI transparency platform, but requests and correspondence are normally published online. FOI Proxy UK is designed for people who need a more discreet route.
Where suitable, FOI Proxy UK submits the request in its own name using its own contact details. Your identity is treated as confidential and is not disclosed to the public authority unless legally required.
| Feature | FOI Proxy UK | WhatDoTheyKnow |
|---|---|---|
| Requester identity protected from the public authority | Yes, unless legally required | Limited |
| Requests and correspondence published online | No | Yes |
| Private correspondence route | Yes | No |
| Drafting and wording support | Yes | Limited |
| Dedicated request handling | Yes | No |
| Designed for discreet or sensitive enquiries | Yes | No |
Confidentiality
Your privacy is central to the service.
When you submit an enquiry to FOI Proxy UK, your identity and instructions are treated as confidential.
We do not disclose your name, email address, payment details or background reason for the request to the public authority.
The authority receives a request from FOI Proxy UK, not from you.
The only exception is where disclosure is required by law, court order, regulatory requirement or another lawful obligation.
Successfully Completed Requests
FOI Proxy UK has now successfully completed several FOI applications where applicants wanted information from public authorities without being personally identified to the organisation receiving the request.
Our service has helped applicants obtain information discreetly, lawfully and professionally.
For confidentiality reasons, we do not publish client names or details of sensitive requests.
What We Do Not Do
FOI Proxy UK provides a discreet and lawful information request service. We do not:
- Submit requests for unlawful, abusive or malicious purposes
- Impersonate clients
- Guarantee that information will be disclosed
- Guarantee that a public authority will not refuse a request
- Submit vexatious or repeated requests
- Obtain personal data through FOI where a Subject Access Request would be more appropriate
- Provide legal advice
- Conceal client identity where disclosure is required by law
We reserve the right to decline any request that appears unsuitable, unlawful, abusive, vexatious or outside the proper purpose of the service.
Simple Service Levels
Lite / Basic - £19.99
For straightforward FOI requests where you already know what information you want.
Plus / Pro - £39.99
For requests needing better wording, refinement or a more strategic approach.
Pro+ / Elite - £89.99
For more complex or sensitive requests requiring detailed drafting and handling.
Why Use Our Service?
FOI requests are often refused if you do not use a real identity to make the request. Sometimes, however, there may be good reasons why you do not want to reveal your identity to the organisation from whom the information is sought.
Using FOI Proxy UK means that you can seek the information you want without that organisation knowing who you are, because FOI Proxy UK submits suitable requests using FOI Proxy UK's own name and contact details.
The service is designed for individuals who want privacy, and for professionals who do not want to alert organisations to their identity when requesting information.
Payment & Confidentiality
Once we have received your form, we contact you by email to confirm the request and send a secure payment link via SumUp.
SumUp may request standard cardholder information to verify and process the transaction securely. FOI Proxy UK does not use this information for any purpose other than processing your payment, and it is not shared with the public authority or connected to your FOI request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make an FOI request anonymously?
A public authority will usually expect a valid FOI request to include a real name and address for correspondence. FOI Proxy UK submits suitable requests in its own name, so your identity is not disclosed to the authority receiving the request unless legally required.
Will the public authority know who I am?
No. The authority receives the request from FOI Proxy UK. We do not disclose your identity unless legally required.
Can you guarantee the information will be released?
No. Public authorities may refuse requests where exemptions apply, where information is not held, or where the request exceeds the cost limit.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. FOI Proxy UK is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide a discreet FOI request drafting and submission service.
Can I request my own personal data?
Usually, no. If you want information about yourself, a Subject Access Request may be more appropriate than FOI.
Will my payment details be shared with the public authority?
No. Payment details are used only for processing payment and are not shared with the public authority.