Data Protection

ICO Decision Notice: Health Board FOI Cost Compliance Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The ICO found that the Health Board was justified in relying on the cost of compliance exemption (FOI 12(1)) to refuse the request and met its obligations to offer advice and assistance.

ICO Orders Lincolnshire Council to Redo FOI Searches

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered Lincolnshire County Council to redo its Freedom of Information (FOI) searches for a court case. The ICO found that the council likely holds additional information relevant to the request and must issue a fresh response.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI 10 & 16 Upheld, FOI 12(1) Not Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). FOI requests 10 and 16 were upheld, while request 12(1) was not upheld. The NMC is required to provide reasonable advice and assistance to the complainant.

ICO Decision Notice: Public Authority Failed FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20-day period. The ICO requires the department to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision: Lambeth Must Disclose School Redevelopment Emails

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the London Borough of Lambeth must disclose certain emails related to a school redevelopment project. The ICO found that the Council misapplied exemptions and breached data protection regulations, ordering disclosure within 30 days.

ICO Decision Notice: St John's College Land Info Request

The ICO upheld a breach of regulation 14(3) of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) against St John's College for refusing an information request under the wrong legislation. However, the ICO found the request to be manifestly unreasonable under EIR 12(4)(b) and did not require the College to comply.

ICO Decision: Home Office Correct to Deny FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the Home Office was correct to deny an FOI request concerning Kemi Badenoch by neither confirming nor denying holding the information, citing personal data exemptions. The decision upholds the Home Office's use of Section 40(5B) of the FOIA.

ICO Decision on East Hampshire Council FOIA Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against East Hampshire Council concerning a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The ICO found the council was justified in withholding some information but had breached FOIA regulations in its initial handling of the request. No further steps are required from the council.

ICO Decision on DBT Information Disclosure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) handling of an information request. While DBT was largely correct in withholding information, the ICO found breaches related to exceeding response times.

ICO Decision: Council correct to withhold park expenditure information

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision finding Ards and North Down Borough Council was correct to withhold certain park expenditure information under commercial confidentiality exemptions. The ICO does not require the council to take further action.