ICO Decision Notices

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: BBC FOI Request on Spanish PM Title

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding a BBC Freedom of Information (FOI) request concerning the Spanish Prime Minister's title. The ICO upheld the BBC's position that the information, if held, is for journalistic purposes and therefore exempt from FOIA.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI 17 Upheld Against Public Authority

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) request against a public authority, finding it failed to complete public interest test considerations within a reasonable time. The authority must now provide a substantive response within 30 days.

ICO Decision on Ealing Council EIR and Personal Data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding Ealing Council's handling of an Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) request. The ICO found that the Council correctly withheld information under regulation 13 (third party personal data) and did not require further steps.

ICO Decision Notice: Cornwall Council EIR Complaints

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding complaints against Cornwall Council concerning the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The ICO found that while the council disclosed all requested information, it failed to do so within the statutory timeframe and that its internal review was late.

ICO Decision Notice: Greater Manchester Police FOI Complaint

The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Greater Manchester Police (GMP). GMP failed to respond to a request for information within the statutory timeframe and did not conduct adequate searches, breaching FOI Act sections 1(1) and 10(1). GMP is now required to disclose specific property-related information.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI 44 Not Upheld

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding FOI 44. The ICO found that the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) was entitled to withhold information concerning Council Tax banding changes under section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). No further action is required by the VOA.

ICO FOI Decision: Legal Advice on EU Withdrawal Bill

The ICO has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request made to the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). The request sought legal advice on the EU Withdrawal Bill. The ICO determined that the advice is exempt from disclosure under FOIA section 42(1), upholding the NIO's decision not to release the information.

ICO Decision Notice: Cabinet Office FOI Request Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Cabinet Office. The ICO upheld a complaint that the Cabinet Office breached FOI rules by failing to respond to a request within the statutory 20-working day period.

ICO Decision Notice: UWE must disclose construction expenditure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the University of the West of England (UWE). UWE is required to disclose construction expenditure information within 30 days, as the ICO found their refusal to be unlawful under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).