United Kingdom

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: Lambeth Council FOI Data Handling

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld Freedom of Information (FOI) complaints against Lambeth Council for its handling of data requests. The Council is required to provide specific requested information in the format specified within 30 days.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Chapel St Leonards Council

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Chapel St Leonards Parish Council. The ICO ruled that the council wrongly cited section 14 of the FOIA (vexatious requests) and must now issue a fresh response to the complainant's request regarding a gardening contract.

ICO Decision on East Kent Hospitals FOI Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust concerning Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. The ICO partly upheld and partly dismissed aspects of the complaint, clarifying the Trust's obligations regarding staff governor information and meeting minutes.

ICO Response to MPs' Letter on Tattle Life

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a response to a letter from MPs concerning the social media platform Tattle Life. The response clarifies the ICO's position and ongoing actions regarding data protection and online safety issues raised by the MPs.

Northern Ireland compensation order fees for disqualified directors

The UK Government has issued a new statutory instrument establishing fees for compensation orders related to disqualified directors in Northern Ireland. This rule introduces specific charges that will apply under the new regime.

MHRA Consultation on CE Marked Medical Device Recognition

The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain. The consultation seeks views on extending transitional arrangements for MDD-compliant devices and indefinitely recognising EU MDR/IVDR compliant devices, with a comment deadline of April 10.

MHRA Seizes 20 Million Illegal ED Pills, Warns Against Online Buys

The MHRA announced the seizure of nearly 20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills between 2021 and 2025, including 4.4 million in 2025 alone. The agency is warning the public against purchasing unauthorized medicines online due to significant health risks.

Environment Agency Expands Water Pollution Enforcement Teams

The Environment Agency has significantly expanded its water pollution enforcement workforce, adding five new teams in the Anglian area. This initiative aims to increase inspections and deliver tougher action against water companies, backed by a record budget and a 'polluter pays' approach.