FOI Release: Staff working abroad 2024-25 and 2025-26
Published: 31 July 2025Freedom of information class: How we manage our resources
Information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA).
FOI reference: CW-2025-434
Date received: 23 July 2025
Date responded: 30 July 2025
Information requested:
1. In 2024-25 and 2025-26, how many employees from this public body were given permission to work from outside the UK, or worked outside the UK with this public body’s knowledge?
2. In relation to Q1, please provide as much detail as possible on what country they were working in and what duration of time they were in another country.
Response:
RoS’s Acceptable Use of Assets Policy states that:
‘Individuals must not attempt to access the RoS network from out-with the UK, or take RoS-owned IT equipment outside of the UK. Any attempt to access RoS resources from outside the UK, using a RoS device or otherwise, are automatically blocked, and trigger security incidents which are fully investigated. Where exceptional circumstances require it, requests for such access or use can be pre-approved by a director and must trigger a relevant service request to enable access.’
The table below provides the information requested for exceptions granted within the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years. Information provided for 2025/26 is accurate as of the date of your request.
| Financial Year | Pay band | Country | Duration | Dates | Reason for exception request | Total no. of staff permitted to work abroad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | SCS2 (Director) | Republic of Ireland | 4 days | 03/12/2024 to 06/12/2024 | Meeting attendance | 1 |
| 2025/26 | SEO | Norway | 3 days | 14/04/2025 to 16/04/2025 | Personal circumstances | 1 |
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