UK

ICO Decision Notice: Greater Manchester Combined Authority FOI Failure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found that the Greater Manchester Combined Authority failed to comply with section 10(1) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding a request for information about the Voices of Resilience event. While all held information has now been disclosed, the authority admitted its initial searches were inadequate.

ICO Decision: Home Office breached FOI on asylum seeker nationalities

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the Home Office breached FOI section 10(1) by failing to disclose information regarding asylum seeker nationalities in a timely manner. The decision requires the Home Office to disclose the requested nationalities information.

ICO Decision Notice: Lambeth Council FOI Data Handling

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld Freedom of Information (FOI) complaints against Lambeth Council for its handling of data requests. The Council is required to provide specific requested information in the format specified within 30 days.

ICO Decision on Home Office Migration Data FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the Home Office's decision to neither confirm nor deny holding information regarding cooperation with Turkey on migration programmes, citing Section 27(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. The ICO found no further action is required from the Home Office.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against DWP PIP Scoring

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The DWP failed to fully consider information requested by a complainant regarding changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scoring system.

ICO Decision Notice on NICIE FOI Complaint

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE). The decision found that NICIE was entitled to rely on section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act (cost of compliance) to refuse part of a request.

ICO upholds Planning Inspectorate refusal of information request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the Planning Inspectorate's (PINS) refusal to disclose information related to a strategic housing site examination. The ICO found that PINS likely does not hold the requested information and therefore correctly applied an exemption.

ICO Decision Notice: Surrey Police FOI Cost Limit Refusal Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding Surrey Police's handling of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The ICO upheld the police's refusal based on the cost limit but found they failed to provide adequate advice and assistance.

ICO Decision Notice: Enfield Council FOI Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice finding that the London Borough of Enfield breached Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to respond promptly to a request for information. The council must now provide a substantive response.

ICO Decision on East Kent Hospitals FOI Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust concerning Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. The ICO partly upheld and partly dismissed aspects of the complaint, clarifying the Trust's obligations regarding staff governor information and meeting minutes.