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.

MoJ FOI Decision Notice - Information Not Held

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The ICO determined that the MoJ was entitled to refuse the request on the grounds that the information was not held in recorded form and would require the creation of new information.

UCA FOI Request Decision Notice

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). The ICO found that UCA breached FOI laws by failing to respond within the statutory timeframe and by not issuing a proper refusal notice. No further steps were required by the ICO.

Hearing Aid Specialists Committee Meeting Notice

The South Carolina Department of Health has announced that the Commission of Hearing Aid Specialists Committee will hold a meeting on March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the State of South Carolina Health Campus in Cayce, SC. Information regarding the agenda and virtual viewing options is available on the meeting event page.

South Carolina Health Ranking Improvement

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DPH) announced an improvement in the state's health ranking to 36th in the United Health Foundation's 2025 Annual Report. This marks the state's highest ranking since the report's inception in 1990, attributed to factors like increased cancer screenings and decreased physical inactivity.

South Carolina Health Planning Committee Meeting Announcement

The South Carolina Health Planning Committee announced it will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the State of South Carolina Health Campus and will also be available virtually. The agenda and virtual viewing link are posted on the meeting event page.