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Department of Health v Information Commissioner (Freedom of Information Act 2000): FTTGRC 15 Oct 2009

The Department had altered the way it reported the incidence of late abortions so as to protect the identities of those involved. It said that the numbers were so small that any detail could lead to identification. Held: (1) The disputed information constituted personal data in the hands of the Department of Health.(2) That the … Continue reading Department of Health v Information Commissioner (Freedom of Information Act 2000): FTTGRC 15 Oct 2009

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Feb 2013

The complainant has requested information which was withheld following a previous complaint he made to the ICO relating to Kent Police. The ICO refused to disclose the requested information under section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that the ICO has correctly applied section 44(1)(a) FOIA in this … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Feb 2013

Hartles v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 18 Mar 2013

Legal professional privilege – Disclosure of environmental information adversely affecting the course of justice Judges: Farrer QC Citations: [2013] UKFTT 2012 – 0198 (GRC), [2013] UKFTT EA – 2012 – 0198 (GRC Links: Bailii, Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Information, Legal Professions Updated: 22 September 2022; Ref: scu.473044

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 27 May 2010

The complainant requested information from the Information Commissioner which related to his investigation into case FS50165372. The Commissioner confirmed that he held the relevant information however refused to provide it on the grounds it was exempt from disclosure under section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, by virtue of section 59(1) of the … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 27 May 2010

Gradwick v Information Commissioner and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office: FTTGRC 23 Aug 2011

The Tribunal allows the appeal on one issue only and substitutes the following decision notice in place of the decision notice dated 21 July 2010. Additionally the Tribunal requests that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office further reviews its redactions in light of the matters set out in paragraphs 33-34 of this judgement with a view … Continue reading Gradwick v Information Commissioner and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office: FTTGRC 23 Aug 2011

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice) FS50320645: ICO 1 Mar 2011

The complainant asked the Information Commissioner to provide information with respect to four questions he had submitted. These questions related to entries in the Data Protection Public Register maintained by the Information Commissioner’s Office (the ‘ICO’) and concerned previous complaints he had made to the Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998. The Information Commissioner … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice) FS50320645: ICO 1 Mar 2011

Woolley v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 25 Nov 2013

Citations: [2013] UKFTT EA – 2013 – 0125 (GRC Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited – Information Commissioner v Dransfield UTAA 28-Jan-2013 UTAA Tribunal procedure and practice (including UT) – statements of reasons – The public authority was entitled to rely on section 14(1) and to conclude … Continue reading Woolley v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 25 Nov 2013

Home Office and Another v The Information Commissioner: Admn 6 Jul 2009

The court considered an application for information under the Act about how the respondent had made its decisions on previous requests for information. Judges: Keith J Citations: [2009] EWHC 1611 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Cited by: Cited – The Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police v The Information Commissioner Admn … Continue reading Home Office and Another v The Information Commissioner: Admn 6 Jul 2009

Mercer v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 11 Jul 2014

Appeal against the Information Commissioner’s Decision FS50498344 dated 22nd October 2013 which concluded that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) had correctly applied s42(1) FOIA (legal professional privilege) to the disputed information. Held: The Appeal is refused Judges: Fiona Henderson (Judge) Citations: [2014] UKFTT 2013 – 0250 (GRC) Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 … Continue reading Mercer v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 11 Jul 2014

Office of Communications, Regina (on the Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 8 Apr 2008

Appeal against order for disclosure of details of location, ownership and technical attributes of mobile phone cellular-based stations. Citations: [2008] EWHC 1445 (Admin), [2009] Env LR 1, [2008] ACD 65 Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 57 Cited by: Appeal from – Office of Communications v The Information Commissioner CA 20-Feb-2009 Grounds for … Continue reading Office of Communications, Regina (on the Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 8 Apr 2008

Transport for London (Decision Notice) FS50448146: ICO 9 Jan 2013

The complainant has requested information relating to payments between CBS Outdoor (CBSO) and Transport for London (TfL), as represented by TfL’s wholly owned subsidiary London Underground Limited (LUL). TfL refused to provide the requested information under section 41 and section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The Commissioner’s decision is that TfL … Continue reading Transport for London (Decision Notice) FS50448146: ICO 9 Jan 2013

Kelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation: FD 25 Jul 2000

K, aged 16, had left home to join what was said to be a religious sect. His whereabouts were unknown. He had been made a ward of court and the Official Solicitor was appointed to represent his interests. He had sent messages to say that he was well and did not wish to return. The … Continue reading Kelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation: FD 25 Jul 2000

Department for Work and Pensions (Central Government) FS50564430: ICO 7 Jul 2015

The complainant requested information relating to the provision of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to deaf children. The DWP refused the request under section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) as compliance with the request would exceed the appropriate limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DWP is entitled to refuse the … Continue reading Department for Work and Pensions (Central Government) FS50564430: ICO 7 Jul 2015

Home Office (Central Government) FS50654483: ICO 16 Mar 2017

ICO The complainant has requested information relating to five men arrested in the Winchelsea beach area, on suspicion of entering the UK illegally. The Home Office failed to respond to this request for information and the Commissioner’s decision is that in doing so the Home Office breached sections 1(1) and 10(1) of the Freedom of … Continue reading Home Office (Central Government) FS50654483: ICO 16 Mar 2017

G v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 1 Jul 2014

Judges: NJ Warren Citations: [2014] UKFTT 2011 – 0101 (GRC), EA/2011/0101 Links: Bailii Statutes: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – G v Information Commissioner and English Hertitage UTAA 22-May-2013 Tribunal procedure and practice (including UT) – The decision of the First-tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber) following a paper … Continue reading G v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 1 Jul 2014

Stott v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Jul 2014

FTTGC Dismissed – Formulation or development of government policy s.35(1)(a) – We have decided to dismiss the appeal because the records of meetings of a Task and Finish Group established by the Welsh Assembly Government in 2012 in respect of certain proposed legislation was exempt information under section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading Stott v Information Commissioner: FTTGRC 16 Jul 2014

Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50644184: ICO 3 Nov 2016

ICO The complainant made a request under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding social media analysis. The Commissioner requires the public authority to issue a substantive response to the complainant under the Act by either complying with section 1(1) or issuing a valid refusal notice. FOI 1: Upheld FOI … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Central Government) FS50644184: ICO 3 Nov 2016

John v Information Commissioner and Ofsted (Information Rights : Freedom of Information – Right of Access): UTAA 6 Oct 2014

Information Rights : Freedom of Information – Right of Access ‘Suppose that both a public authority and a person who has requested information from that authority disagree with a decision notice served by the Information Commissioner under section 50 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which I call FOIA. Is it necessary for them … Continue reading John v Information Commissioner and Ofsted (Information Rights : Freedom of Information – Right of Access): UTAA 6 Oct 2014

Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Jan 2011

The complainant requested information held by the ICO in relation to various trade union groups. The ICO confirmed that it held the relevant information but refused to provide it on the grounds that it was exempt from disclosure under section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by virtue of section 59(1) of the … Continue reading Information Commissioner (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Jan 2011

Browning v The Information Commissioner, The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: CA 30 Jul 2014

The court was asked: ‘When the First-tier Tribunal is hearing an appeal against a decision of the Information Commissioner, in what circumstances (if any) can it lawfully adopt a closed material procedure in which a party and his legal representatives are excluded from the hearing or part of it?’ Mauric Kay, Patten, McCombe LJJ [2014] … Continue reading Browning v The Information Commissioner, The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: CA 30 Jul 2014

Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50440895: ICO 30 Oct 2012

ICO The complainant requested information concerning the relationship between the Department of Health (DOH) and Steria in relation to NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS). The Commissioner’s decision is that section 43(1) of the FOIA is not engaged in relation to any of the withheld information. The Commissioner considers that section 43(2) of the FOIA … Continue reading Department of Health (Decision Notice) FS50440895: ICO 30 Oct 2012

Cottesloe School (Decision Notice) FS50442149: ICO 26 Apr 2012

The complainant has requested information relating to meetings of the Governing Body and other administrative information relating to Cottesloe School (the School). The School provided the complainant with information in response to the request however it did not provide a set of Governing Body minutes dated 1 December 2011 as these had not been authorised … Continue reading Cottesloe School (Decision Notice) FS50442149: ICO 26 Apr 2012

Department of Health, Regina (on The Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 20 Apr 2011

The department appealed against an order requiring it to disclose statistical information about late abortions. The department argued that the numbers involved were such that the individual patients involved mighty be identified, and that therefore the information constituted personal data and was exempt under section 40 of the 2000 Act. The claimant had altered its … Continue reading Department of Health, Regina (on The Application of) v Information Commissioner: Admn 20 Apr 2011

Lampert v Information Commissioner and Financial Services Authority: FTTGRC 7 Jun 2011

For the reasons set out, the Public Authority was not obliged to comply with the Complainant’s request for information by reason of sections 14(1) and 14(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. No action is required by the Public Authority. [2011) UKFTT EA – 2010 – 0203 Bailii Freedom of Information Act 2000 1 … Continue reading Lampert v Information Commissioner and Financial Services Authority: FTTGRC 7 Jun 2011

Edem v The Information Commissioner and Another: CA 7 Feb 2014

The claimant sought disclosure of the names of officials of the Financial Services Authority who had dealt with his complaint. He now appealed against reversal of an order that they be disclosed. Held: The appeal failed. The court approved the Information Commissioner’s Office Data Protection Techinical Guidance which said: ‘It is important to remember that … Continue reading Edem v The Information Commissioner and Another: CA 7 Feb 2014

The Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police v The Information Commissioner: Admn 21 Jan 2011

A journalist sought information from the appellant as to illegal firearms, and gun crime. The appellant said it would take many hours to prepare the information sought in a disclosable form, saying that the time taken to redact the information should be included for the times under the 2004 Regulations. The commissioner decided that some … Continue reading The Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police v The Information Commissioner: Admn 21 Jan 2011

Information Commissioner v Dransfield: UTAA 28 Jan 2013

UTAA Tribunal procedure and practice (including UT) – statements of reasons – The public authority was entitled to rely on section 14(1) and to conclude that the request dated 29 May 2010 was vexatious within the meaning of FOIA. The Decision Notice stands.Wikely UTJ said: The common theme underpinning section 14(1), at least insofar as … Continue reading Information Commissioner v Dransfield: UTAA 28 Jan 2013

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