Digital Markets Act: Gatekeepers Submit Updated Compliance Reports
Six designated gatekeepers under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) have submitted updated compliance reports. These reports detail the measures implemented over the past year to adhere to the DMA's requirements.
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 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 Upholds FOI Complaint Against NHS Trust
The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for a delayed response. The Trust is required to provide a substantive response to the complainant within 30 calendar days.
ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Pentraeth Council
The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information complaint against Pentraeth Council for failing to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The Council has been ordered to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.
ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against NHS Trust
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for a delayed response. The Trust is now required to provide a substantive response to the complainant within 30 calendar days.
ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against NHS Trust
The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for a delayed response. The Trust is required to provide a substantive response to the complainant within 30 calendar days.
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 respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The Trust failed to respond within the statutory 20 working days.
ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against NHS Trust
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for a delayed response. The Trust is required to provide a substantive response to the complainant within 30 calendar days.
ICO Decision: London Borough of Islington FOI Request
The ICO has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request made to the London Borough of Islington. The Commissioner found that the council had provided the relevant information it held, and no further steps are required.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.