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diff --git a/app/views/help/about.rhtml b/app/views/help/about.rhtml index 7d4c0f8a7..5c9b108e8 100644 --- a/app/views/help/about.rhtml +++ b/app/views/help/about.rhtml @@ -152,14 +152,19 @@ if you would like to be anonymous. <dt id="real_name">So I can make an FOI request using a pseudonym?</dt> -<dd>Yes, you can (although we encourage you to use your real name, -see the question just above). It is good practice for the public authority to reply -to an anonymous request, except in special circumstances such as if they suspect you -of making vexatious requests. See <a href="http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/library/freedom_of_information/detailed_specialist_guides/motive_blind_v1.0_25_10_071.pdf">Freedom of Information Good Practice Guidance No 6</a> -for details. You should refer to this if a public authority attempts to refuse -a request because you used a pseudonym. Saying that, you can avoid the problem -by simply making your pseudonym look like a real person's name, as there is no -general obligation to prove your identity. +<dd><p> +It is good practice for the public authority to reply to an anonymous request, +except in special circumstances such as if they suspect you of making vexatious +requests. See <a href="http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/library/freedom_of_information/detailed_specialist_guides/motive_blind_v1.0_25_10_071.pdf">Freedom of Information Good Practice Guidance No 6</a> +for details. You should refer to this if a public authority attempts to refuse +a request because you used a pseudonym. +</p> + +<p>However, there are good reasons to use your real name, see the question +above. If nothing else, it avoids the risk of an authority being picky, +ignoring the guidance and refusing your request. +</p> + </dd> <dt id="full_address">They've asked for my postal address!</dt> |