Data Protection

ICO Decision: Croydon Council Failed EIR Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a decision against the London Borough of Croydon for failing to respond to an Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) request within the statutory 20-day period. The ICO has ordered Croydon Council to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI Complaint on Chagos Islands Policy

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information complaint against the Attorney General's Office concerning Chagos Islands policy formulation. The ICO found that the AGO correctly applied exemptions under FOIA.

ICO Decision Notice: Ealing Council FOI Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a decision that Ealing Council breached section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to provide a substantive response to a request within 20 working days. The council must now provide the response within 30 days.

ICO Decision Notice: Home Office FOI Request Upheld

The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) request against the Home Office, finding that the public authority failed to complete its public interest test considerations within a reasonable time. The Home Office is now required to provide a substantive response to the request within 30 calendar days.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Salford City Council

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Salford City Council for a delayed response. The Council is now required to provide the complainant with a response within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision Notice: Somerset Council FOI 10 Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against Somerset Council for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered the council to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision on Executive Office Northern Ireland Communications

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request made to the Executive Office Northern Ireland. The ICO partially upheld the Executive Office's decision to withhold certain communications, but required disclosure of other information previously withheld under specific exemptions.

ICO Decision Notice: Ministry of Defence FOIA Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice finding the Ministry of Defence breached Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to respond to a request within 20 working days. The Ministry of Defence is required to provide a substantive response.

ICO Decision on Ambulance Trust FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The ICO found that the requested report into an internal investigation was exempt from disclosure under section 41 of the FOI Act.

ICO Decision Notice: Bradford Council Disclosure of School Preference Data

The ICO has issued a decision notice against Bradford Council regarding the disclosure of school preference data. The Council must disclose redacted spreadsheets containing no personal data to the complainant within 30 days, as they incorrectly withheld some information under FOIA section 40(2).