There are "real concerns" that the public right to information is being reduced by the changing way public services are provided, Scotland's Information Commissioner has warned.
Landmark Freedom of Information (FoI) legislation was introduced almost 10 years ago, with Rosemary Agnew saying it was "generally in good health".
But Ms Agnew said while support for FoI had increased, changes to the way that services are delivered, such as the stock transfer of some council homes to housing associations, meant the right to information was at risk of being eroded.
She said there should be a "constructive and grown-up debate" about how to ensure that FoI rights "keep pace with change rather than fall increasingly behind".
Scotland's Information Commissioner spoke out ahead of a special conference in Edinburgh being held to mark 10 years of the legislation.
Awareness of FoI laws are at an all-time high, with research by Ipos Mori for the commissioner revealing 84% of people had heard of the Act - the highest total ever.
Meanwhile, 95% of those surveyed agreed it was important for the public to be able to access information which is held by public authorities while 94% believe it is important to help hold these organisations to account for their spending decisions.
Only 8% of those questioned think that FoI is a waste of public cash, with 86% of people disagreeing with this.
Ms Agnew said: "It is a credit to Scotland that the public's awareness of, and support for, information rights is at an all-time high.
"Access to information is one of a range of mechanisms through which citizens can engage with public bodies and hold them to account for their performance, their spending and their decision-making.
"I'm pleased to report that, as it approaches its 10th anniversary, Scottish FoI is in generally good health."
Ms Agnew revealed that she was now preparing a special report on "this important issue" for Holyrood, which is due to be published in January.
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