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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Nhs Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Aug 2011

ICO The complainant requested that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust should provide her with all the information it held in relation to her deceased mother. The Trust confirmed that it held a health care file but refused to disclose it under section 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The complainant argued that … Continue reading Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Nhs Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Aug 2011

Norwich City Council (Local Government (City Council)): ICO 25 Jun 2015

The complainant requested information relating to benefit fraud allegations and investigations from Norwich City Council (‘the council’). The council refused to provide the information, relying on the exemptions under section 40(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’). These exemptions relate to personal data and information provided in confidence. The Commissioner’s … Continue reading Norwich City Council (Local Government (City Council)): ICO 25 Jun 2015

NHS Cambridgeshire (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Aug 2011

ICO On 27 September 2009, the complainant requested that NHS Cambridgeshire should provide her with all the information that it held in relation to her deceased mother. NHS Cambridgeshire . . informed the complainant that it held a care file which was exempt from disclosure under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. … Continue reading NHS Cambridgeshire (Decision Notice): ICO 18 Aug 2011

Charity Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Jul 2013

The complainant has requested correspondence between the Charity Commission and Pearl of Africa Child Care Ltd (PoACC) between 15 December 2011 and 10 February 2012. The Charity Commission provided the complainant with some of the information he requested. It withheld the remaining information under section 31(1)(g) with subsection (2) (a), (b), (c), (f), (g) and … Continue reading Charity Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Jul 2013

National Gallery (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Jan 2013

The complainant requested information held by the National Gallery relating to a drawing known as La Bella Principessa. The gallery disclosed some information and withheld other information using exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The exemptions relied on were section 36(2)(b)(i) and (ii), relating to prejudice to the provision of advice and exchange … Continue reading National Gallery (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Jan 2013

North Yorkshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Jul 2013

The complainant requested from North Yorkshire County Council a copy of a report regarding an allegation against a councillor. The council withheld the report under section 40(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. These exemptions relate to personal information and confidential information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the information should be withheld … Continue reading North Yorkshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Jul 2013

Leicestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Dec 2009

ICO The complainant asked for access to all social work records regarding her father, who was deceased. Leicestershire County Council (‘the Council’) refused to provide this information citing the exemptions under section 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’) and section 40(2). The Commissioner investigated and found that some of the information … Continue reading Leicestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 22 Dec 2009

North West Leicestershire District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Feb 2013

The complainant requested information from North West Leicestershire District Council relating to the preparation of a report about a restructure of senior management. The council provided some information and sought to withhold other information using the exemptions under section 36(2)(b)(i) (ii) and (c), 40(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner’s … Continue reading North West Leicestershire District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Feb 2013

Charity Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jun 2011

ICO The complainant asked the Charity Commission for all its documents relating to the Global Warming Policy Foundation. The Charity Commission provided some documents but withheld a bank statement which showed the name of an individual who had donated money to the GWPF. It argued that this information was exempt from disclosure under section 40(2) … Continue reading Charity Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jun 2011

University of East Anglia (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Sep 2009

The complainant requested information from the University of East Anglia relating to the University’s Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) system. The University replied to the request, refusing to release any information, citing exemption under section 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, but informing the complainant of his right to a review and appeal. … Continue reading University of East Anglia (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Sep 2009

Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50611073: ICO 3 Apr 2017

ICO The complainant requested information relating to the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information (the Commission). The Cabinet Office denied holding information for one part of the complainant’s request. For the other requests, it refused to disclose the relevant information because it was third party personal data under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50611073: ICO 3 Apr 2017

Lancaster City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Nov 2009

The complainant requested information from Lancaster City Council regarding its decision to award an enhanced pension to a former town clerk. Although the Council provided some information, it refused to disclose the remaining information under sections 40(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner has investigated and considers that the requested … Continue reading Lancaster City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Nov 2009

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jan 2010

The complainant submitted a request to Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust for the results of an investigation. The public authority refused to disclose the information under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner decided that the information that the public authority did hold was exempt from disclosure under section 41(1) … Continue reading Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jan 2010

Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50560132: ICO 17 Aug 2015

ICO The complainant requested information relating to the public duty cost allowance afforded to former Prime Ministers of the UK. The Cabinet Office refused the request under sections 21(1), 22(1) and 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act). During the course of the investigation the Cabinet Office sought to rely on sections … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50560132: ICO 17 Aug 2015

Brighton and Hove City Council (Local Government (City Council)): ICO 2 Nov 2015

ICO Local government (City council) The complainant requested information from Brighton and Hove City Council (‘the council’) relating to its contract for bus shelter advertising. The council supplied some information but refused other information using the exemption under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’). This exemption concerns commercial interests. During … Continue reading Brighton and Hove City Council (Local Government (City Council)): ICO 2 Nov 2015

Hackney London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Jun 2011

The complainant requested information about the East Marsh wind turbine survey. The council handled the request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and disclosed some of the requested information, but withheld the remainder as personal data citing section 40(2) and additionally section 41(1) of the Act. The Commissioner finds that the Council should … Continue reading Hackney London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Jun 2011

Department of Health (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Dec 2009

ICO The complainant requested copies of correspondence exchanged between The Prince of Wales and government ministers at the public authority over an eight month period. The complainant also requested a list and schedule of this correspondence. The public authority initially relied on the interaction of sections 37(1)(a) and 37(2) to refuse to confirm or deny … Continue reading Department of Health (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Dec 2009

Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice) FS50285971: ICO 2 Nov 2010

The complainant asked the Ministry of Justice (the ‘public authority’) to provide information relating to representations made by The Queen or the Royal Household regarding UK Freedom of Information law. The public authority withheld the disputed information on the basis of the exemptions at sections 35(1)(a) (formulation or development of government policy), 37(1)(a) (communications with … Continue reading Ministry of Justice (Decision Notice) FS50285971: ICO 2 Nov 2010

Eastleigh Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Apr 2010

The complainant requested various pieces of information regarding Eastleigh Borough Council’s investigation into working practices at the former employer of a now deceased individual. The Council disclosed some of the requested information, stated that some of the information was not held, and applied section 41(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to other information … Continue reading Eastleigh Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Apr 2010

St Neots Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Apr 2010

The complainant requested a copy of a report held by St Neots Town Council (‘the Council’) concerning an incident in November 2007 in St Neots involving the Christmas light display. The Council provided a copy of the report with redactions and it also withheld all the appendices to the report. It stated that it wished … Continue reading St Neots Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Apr 2010

Hartlepool Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 16 May 2011

ICO The complainant requested information relating to the independent valuation of a number of properties. The valuations had been obtained because the Council wished to purchase the properties as part of a redevelopment scheme. The Council refused to provide the information, citing the exclusions under section 12(1), 14(1) and 14(2). It also sought to rely … Continue reading Hartlepool Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 16 May 2011

Department of Health (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Mar 2011

ICO The complainant requested copies of correspondence exchanged between The Prince of Wales and the Secretary of State at the public authority over a three year period. The complainant also requested a list and schedule of this correspondence. The public authority confirmed that it held information falling within the scope of the request but refused … Continue reading Department of Health (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Mar 2011

Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50303047: ICO 10 Jan 2011

ICO The complainant requested several pieces of information surrounding the cost of the swine flu vaccination programme. Although the DoH provided some information, it withheld details of the purchase price of the swine flu vaccine under sections 41(1)(b) and 43(2). During the Commissioner’s investigation the DoH also sought to rely upon section 44(1)(b), on the … Continue reading Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50303047: ICO 10 Jan 2011

Scotland Office (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Oct 2007

The complainant asked the public authority for information about proposals to establish a dedicated Gaelic television channel. The public authority withheld the information citing the exemptions in sections 21(1), 35(1)(a), (b) and (c), 40(2)(a), 41(1)(a) and (b), and 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’). Following an internal review it released some … Continue reading Scotland Office (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Oct 2007