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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: 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 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 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.

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: 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 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 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 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: 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.