ICO Decision Notice: St John's College Land Info Request

The ICO upheld a breach of regulation 14(3) of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) against St John's College for refusing an information request under the wrong legislation. However, the ICO found the request to be manifestly unreasonable under EIR 12(4)(b) and did not require the College to comply.

ICO Orders Lincolnshire Council to Redo FOI Searches

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered Lincolnshire County Council to redo its Freedom of Information (FOI) searches for a court case. The ICO found that the council likely holds additional information relevant to the request and must issue a fresh response.

ICO Decision Notice: Health Board FOI Cost Compliance Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The ICO found that the Health Board was justified in relying on the cost of compliance exemption (FOI 12(1)) to refuse the request and met its obligations to offer advice and assistance.

ICO Decision Notice: West Yorkshire Police Speed Camera Info Withheld

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding West Yorkshire Police's refusal to disclose speed camera information. The Commissioner found that the police correctly applied exemptions under FOIA and that the public interest favoured withholding the information, requiring no further action from the police.

ICO Decision Notice: Ministry of Defence Nuclear Site Events Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a complaint against the Ministry of Defence (MOD). While the MOD was found to have breached information rights regulations by failing to respond within statutory timeframes, the requested information regarding nuclear site events was ultimately exempt from disclosure.

ICO Decision Notice: London Borough of Hillingdon

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the London Borough of Hillingdon for failing to disclose requested information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The ICO found that the council wrongly withheld documents and breached multiple EIR regulations, including timeliness requirements.

ICO Decision on Wealden Council FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Wealden District Council. The ICO found that the Council breached FOI time limits and partially upheld the Council's reliance on exemptions for personal information and prejudice to public affairs.

ICO Rules BFI Requests Vexatious, No Further Action

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the British Film Institute (BFI) was justified in deeming information requests vexatious under FOIA section 14(1). The ICO found no further action was required from the BFI.

ICO Decision: Lambeth Must Disclose School Redevelopment Emails

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the London Borough of Lambeth must disclose certain emails related to a school redevelopment project. The ICO found that the Council misapplied exemptions and breached data protection regulations, ordering disclosure within 30 days.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI 10 & 16 Upheld, FOI 12(1) Not Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). FOI requests 10 and 16 were upheld, while request 12(1) was not upheld. The NMC is required to provide reasonable advice and assistance to the complainant.