Data Protection

ICO Decision: DWP Does Not Hold Benefit Claimant Savings Limit Information

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision regarding a complaint against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The ICO found that the DWP does not hold the requested information concerning benefit claimant savings limits and deductions, and no further action is required from the DWP.

ICO Upholds Westminster Council's Refusal of Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld Westminster City Council's decision to refuse an information request regarding electric charging units. The ICO found the Council was entitled to refuse the request under the 'manifestly unreasonable' exemption of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). No further steps are required from the Council.

ICO upholds Planning Inspectorate refusal of information request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the Planning Inspectorate's (PINS) refusal to disclose information related to a strategic housing site examination. The ICO found that PINS likely does not hold the requested information and therefore correctly applied an exemption.

ICO Decision on Ministry of Defence FOI Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The ICO found that the MOD was justified in withholding information related to Porton Down range usage under FOIA section 26(1)(b) (defence), as the public interest favoured maintaining the exemption.

ICO Decision: Core Education Trust request vexatious

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that a request made to Core Education Trust was vexatious and therefore not subject to compliance. The decision means the Trust is not obliged to provide the requested information.

ICO Decision Notice: UKHSA FOI Breach

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

ICO Orders Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to Disclose Data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to disclose nurse and midwife referral data to the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The trust must comply within 30 days, or face potential contempt of court proceedings.

ICO Decision Notice: Planning Request Manifestly Unreasonable

The ICO found a planning information request made to King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council to be manifestly unreasonable under EIR regulation 12(4)(b). While the Council correctly identified the request as unreasonable, it cited the wrong legislation (FOIA instead of EIR). No further action is required.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Isle of Anglesey County Council

The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Isle of Anglesey County Council for a delayed response. The council is now required to provide the complainant with a response within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision Notice: Enfield Council FOI Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice finding that the London Borough of Enfield breached Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to respond promptly to a request for information. The council must now provide a substantive response.