UK

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Chapel St Leonards Council

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Chapel St Leonards Parish Council. The ICO ruled that the council wrongly cited section 14 of the FOIA (vexatious requests) and must now issue a fresh response to the complainant's request regarding a gardening contract.

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: Planning Request Manifestly Unreasonable

The ICO found a planning information request made to King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council to be manifestly unreasonable under EIR regulation 12(4)(b). While the Council correctly identified the request as unreasonable, it cited the wrong legislation (FOIA instead of EIR). No further action is required.

ICO Decision on Withholding Land Contamination Report

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision upholding Cheshire West and Chester Council's decision to withhold a land contamination report. The ICO found the information could be legitimately withheld under environmental information regulations.

ICO Response to MPs' Letter on Tattle Life

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a response to a letter from MPs concerning the social media platform Tattle Life. The response clarifies the ICO's position and ongoing actions regarding data protection and online safety issues raised by the MPs.

Northern Ireland compensation order fees for disqualified directors

The UK Government has issued a new statutory instrument establishing fees for compensation orders related to disqualified directors in Northern Ireland. This rule introduces specific charges that will apply under the new regime.

MHRA Consultation on CE Marked Medical Device Recognition

The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain. The consultation seeks views on extending transitional arrangements for MDD-compliant devices and indefinitely recognising EU MDR/IVDR compliant devices, with a comment deadline of April 10.

MHRA Seizes 20 Million Illegal ED Pills, Warns Against Online Buys

The MHRA announced the seizure of nearly 20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills between 2021 and 2025, including 4.4 million in 2025 alone. The agency is warning the public against purchasing unauthorized medicines online due to significant health risks.

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 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.