ICO Decision Notices

ICO Orders NHS Trust to Respond to FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to take action on a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The Trust failed to respond within the statutory 20 working days.

ICO Decision: University entitled to withhold student data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision finding that Ulster University was entitled to withhold student enrolment data under commercial interests provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. The complainant's request was not upheld, and no further steps are required.

ICO Decision Notice: Cabinet Office FOI Exemptions for Saudi Visit

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding the Cabinet Office's use of FOI exemptions for information related to a visit to Saudi Arabia. The ICO found that while some exemptions were valid, others were not, and ordered the disclosure of specified information.

ICO Decision Notice: BBC FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the BBC's decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a 1978 broadcast. The ICO determined the information, if held, is for journalistic purposes and thus exempt from FOIA.

ICO Upholds EIR Breach by Powys Council

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a breach of Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 11 against Powys County Council. The council failed to conduct an internal review within the mandated 40 working days. No further steps are required beyond reconsidering the original request.

ICO Decision: NMC's refusal of nurse data under FOI upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) decision to refuse a Freedom of Information request for data on erased and suspended nurses. The ICO found the NMC was entitled to withhold the information as it constitutes personal data exempt under FOIA.

ICO Decision Notice - Eastbourne Council FOI 40(2) Exemption

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding Eastbourne Borough Council's withholding of information under FOI section 40(2). The Commissioner found that the Council was entitled to rely on the exemption for third-party personal information and did not uphold the complainant's challenge.

ICO Decision Notice: Melton Borough Council FOI Complaint

The ICO upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Melton Borough Council for failing to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The Council has been ordered to provide a response to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision on Cabinet Office FOI Exemptions

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding the Cabinet Office's use of FOI exemptions. The ICO found that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (c) of the FOIA to withhold certain information related to interactions with BlackRock.

ICO Decision Notice: Manchester City Council FOI Breach

The ICO found Manchester City Council breached FOI laws by failing to disclose all requested information and conduct adequate searches. The Council must now conduct fresh searches and disclose specific emails related to the rescheduling of an event.