UK

ICO Decision Notice: Nottingham City Council EIR Complaint Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) upheld an Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) complaint against Nottingham City Council for breaches related to a planning application information request. The council mishandled the request, breaching time limits and reconsideration procedures, although some exceptions were deemed valid.

ICO FOI Decision: Charity Commission and Section 31

The ICO has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information request handled by the Charity Commission. The Commissioner found that the Charity Commission correctly applied section 31 of FOIA, and the public interest favoured withholding the requested information. No further steps are required.

ICO Decision Notice: Buckinghamshire ICB breached FOIA by late information provision

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found that the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (ICB) breached FOIA by providing Ophthalmology information late. While no further information was held, the delay constituted a breach of statutory timeframes.

ICO Decision Notice: Bradford Council Disclosure of School Preference Data

The ICO has issued a decision notice against Bradford Council regarding the disclosure of school preference data. The Council must disclose redacted spreadsheets containing no personal data to the complainant within 30 days, as they incorrectly withheld some information under FOIA section 40(2).

ICO Decision Notice: Doncaster Council FOI Act Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information Act complaint against Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. The ICO found the council partly incorrect in stating no further information was held and failed to disclose information within the statutory 20 working days.

ICO Decision: Oxford City Council Cherry Tree Information Disclosure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding Oxford City Council's disclosure of information about cherry tree removal. The ICO found that the council had complied with the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and did not require further action.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI Complaint on Chagos Islands Policy

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information complaint against the Attorney General's Office concerning Chagos Islands policy formulation. The ICO found that the AGO correctly applied exemptions under FOIA.

ICO Decision Notice: Ealing Council FOI Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a decision that Ealing Council breached section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to provide a substantive response to a request within 20 working days. The council must now provide the response within 30 days.

ICO Decision Notice: Home Office FOI Request Upheld

The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) request against the Home Office, finding that the public authority failed to complete its public interest test considerations within a reasonable time. The Home Office is now required to provide a substantive response to the request within 30 calendar days.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Salford City Council

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Salford City Council for a delayed response. The Council is now required to provide the complainant with a response within 30 calendar days.