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

ICO Decision Notices

Published February 11th, 2026

Detected February 17th, 2026

Summary

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.

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What changed

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has concluded its investigation into a complaint against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) concerning benefit claimant savings limits. The complainant sought details on how these limits were decided and the associated deduction amounts. The ICO's decision, dated February 11, 2026, states that on the balance of probabilities, the DWP does not possess the requested information.

As the ICO has determined that the DWP does not hold the information, no remedial steps are mandated for the DWP. This decision is final regarding this specific complaint, and regulated entities do not need to take any immediate action based on this notice, as it pertains to a specific FOI request outcome rather than a new regulatory obligation.

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Date 11 February 2026
Sector Central government
Decision(s) FOI 1: Not upheld The complainant requested information regarding when and how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) decided on benefit claimant savings limits and the amount of deductions from benefits when these thresholds are met. The Commissioner's decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, DWP does not hold the requested information. The Commissioner does not require DWP to take any steps.