ICO Decision Notices

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.

Dartford Council Ordered to Reply to EIR Request

The ICO has ordered Dartford Borough Council to respond to an Environmental Information Request (EIR) that was not answered within the statutory 20-working-day period. The council must now provide the complainant with a response within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI Complaint Against London Borough of Croydon

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the London Borough of Croydon. The authority failed to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered the council to respond within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision Notice: Lambeth Failed FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice upholding a complaint against the London Borough of Lambeth for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20-day period. The ICO requires Lambeth to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

Ofcom - Vexatious FOI Request Regarding Channel 4 Chairs

The ICO has decided that Ofcom was entitled to refuse a request for information about Channel 4's former and interim Chairs, deeming the request vexatious under FOI law. No further action is required by Ofcom.

ICO Decision on Isle of Wight Council Planning Complaints

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding Isle of Wight Council's handling of planning complaint information requests. The ICO found the council was entitled to withhold some information but had breached regulations in its initial handling of the request under FOIA.

ICO Decision: Royal Air Force Museum Failed to Respond to FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the Royal Air Force Museum for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO requires the museum to respond within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision on Home Office FOI Request - EU Border Checks

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request made to the Home Office concerning the Entry/Exit System (EES). The ICO found that the Home Office was justified in withholding information related to potential queue lengths and delays under section 35(1)(a) of the FOI Act.

ICO Upholds EIR 5(2) Against London Borough of Bromley

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld an Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 5(2) decision against the London Borough of Bromley. The authority failed to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered Bromley to respond within 30 calendar days.

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.