cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/18709323
Ministers in Tony Blair’s government were advised to use Post-it notes for sensitive messages to avoid having to release them under new Freedom of Information, according newly-released official files.
The Labour government had originally passed the Freedom of Information Act in 2000 but as the full implementation date approached on January 1 2005 there was growing disquiet among ministers and senior officials at the implications.
Yep, and others do the exact opposite, insist on having a paper trail for everything in case some bullshit gets pinned on them.
Good indicator of their honesty level.
I’ve found people that want a paper trail on every tiny thing to be weaselly, don’t trust 'em a bit. The reverse is true as well. When someone goes out of their way to keep all communications oral and private, yeah, weasels.
This is pretty much me, and it has saved me for sure! I don’t expect myself to remember everything, but I need backup when there is a dispute.