ICO Decision on Kingston Upon Thames FOI Data Protection Complaints

The ICO issued a decision regarding data protection complaints against the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. While the council was found not to hold the requested information under EIR regulation 12(4)(a), its internal review process did not comply with regulation 11(4). No further steps are required by the Commissioner.

ICO Decision: Oxford City Council correctly withheld expense report data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision finding that Oxford City Council correctly withheld expense report data under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision upholds the council's reliance on the third-party personal information exemption.

ICO Decision Notice: Halton Council Mersey Gateway Bridges Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against Halton Council regarding a request for information about the Mersey Gateway bridges. The ICO found the Council failed to conduct a reasonable search for the requested information, violating the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The Council must now conduct further searches and issue a new response.

ICO Decision Notice: Waste Management Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a waste management information request. The ICO upheld the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames' decision to withhold certain commercial and personal information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). No further action is required by the council.

ICO Decision: HMRC FOI Request - Statutory Prohibition Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The ICO upheld HMRC's decision to withhold certain information based on section 44(1) of the FOIA, which concerns statutory prohibitions on disclosure.

Bridgend Council FOI Complaint Upheld by ICO

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against Bridgend County Borough Council for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20 working days. The council has been directed to provide a substantive response to the request.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against London Borough of Enfield for Delayed Response

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the London Borough of Enfield. The ICO found that the council failed to respond to a complainant's information request within the statutory 20-working-day limit, breaching Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act.

ICO Decision Notice: Home Office FOI migrant stats upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complainant's appeal against the Home Office regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for migrant arrival statistics. The ICO ruled that the Home Office improperly withheld information under the personal data exemption.

DAERA Decision on Freedom of Information and Data Protection Complaints

The ICO has issued a decision regarding complaints against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) concerning freedom of information and data protection. DAERA was found to have breached EIR regulation 11(4) by failing to provide an internal review outcome within 40 working days, but was entitled to withhold certain commercial information.

ICO Decision Notice: DHSC FOI request on NHS data platform exempt

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request concerning the NHS Federated Data Platform contract with Palantir Technologies Ltd. The ICO determined that information related to the formulation or development of government policy is exempt from disclosure under FOIA.