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Ordnance Survey (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Jun 2011

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to Ordnance Survey (OS) for information relating to ‘Geoid Model OSGM05’ and Ordnance Survey’s policy on answering technical questions. OS provided the complainant with some information relevant to the scope of the request but confirmed that no further information was held. The complainant … Continue reading Ordnance Survey (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Jun 2011

Tower Hamlets Homes (Decision Notice) FS50369379: ICO 16 Aug 2011

The complainant asked the Tower Hamlets Homes to provide information relating to its technical services. The public authority provided some information but maintained that further information was exempt by virtue of section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, being already available to the complainant. It also advised that some information was not held. … Continue reading Tower Hamlets Homes (Decision Notice) FS50369379: ICO 16 Aug 2011

Department of The Environment Northern Ireland (Decision Notice): ICO 21 May 2007

The complainant on 1 January 2005 made a request to the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland (the Department) for a copy of a planning enforcement file relating to his planning application. The Department allowed the complainant to view the file but withheld some information contained in the file. In responding to his request, … Continue reading Department of The Environment Northern Ireland (Decision Notice): ICO 21 May 2007

Tower Hamlets Homes (Decision Notice) FS50369381: ICO 16 Aug 2011

The complainant asked Tower Hamlets Homes to provide information relating to its technical services. The public authority provided some information but maintained that further information was exempt by virtue of section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (cost of compliance would exceed the appropriate limit). During the investigation the public authority sought to … Continue reading Tower Hamlets Homes (Decision Notice) FS50369381: ICO 16 Aug 2011

East Tuddenham Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Jul 2011

The complainant requested, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 photocopies of around thirty years’ of East Tuddenham Parish Council minutes. The Council said that it was unable to provide copies of the minutes because it was unable to photocopy them. It asked the complainant whether he was prepared to inspect them instead. The complainant … Continue reading East Tuddenham Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Jul 2011

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Feb 2010

The complainant made three requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) between August and December 2007 for various pieces of information supplied to Vale First Responders (VFR) from EMAS; copies of EMAS’s board minutes for July 2007 and September 2007; and finally, he specifically requested the … Continue reading East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Feb 2010

Sandwell Homes Limited (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Jul 2011

The complainant made a request for copies of statements gathered as part of a disciplinary investigation into an allegation made about the conduct of one of the public authority’s employees during a tendering process. The allegation was not made by the complainant. The public authority disclosed the requested details relating to the complainant’s interview but … Continue reading Sandwell Homes Limited (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Jul 2011

St Chads College (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Nov 2012

The complainant submitted a request to St Chad’s College under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for a copy of all correspondence with the Information Commissioner’s Office as to whether the College is subject to FOIA. The Information Commissioner has investigated the complaint and finds that the College provided the complainant with the information he … Continue reading St Chads College (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Nov 2012

Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice) (FS50346909): ICO 28 Mar 2011

The complainant requested the issue date of a specific version of a document known as the ‘Correspondence Manual’ from the Student Loans Company. This was refused as the SLC believed the request was made as part of an old case which it considered to be closed. When the complainant made it clear this was a … Continue reading Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice) (FS50346909): ICO 28 Mar 2011

Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice) (FS50351891): ICO 28 Mar 2011

The complainant requested information concerning the word processing software and the document scanning equipment used by the Student Loans Company in 2007. This was refused by the public authority under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner finds that the SLC was correct to refuse the request as vexatious. Section of … Continue reading Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice) (FS50351891): ICO 28 Mar 2011

Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Dec 2009

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Student Loans Company. The request was for a number of documents listed (a) to (l). The Company has now provided all of the documents to the complainant in electronic format apart from document (d). A number of redactions were made under … Continue reading Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Dec 2009

Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 9 Dec 2010

The complainant requested the database manual associated with the software used by the Student Loans Company (SLC) for monitoring repayment data. In response, The SLC stated that it did not hold a database manual but confirmed that information relating to its CLASS software system was retained in a data dictionary and specifications. The SLC, however, … Continue reading Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 9 Dec 2010

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jun 2011

The complainant asked a series of questions about named employees of the CPS. The request was for, amongst other things, details of the disciplinary and criminal records of named individuals; the previous employment history of a named individual; the ethnicities of named individuals involved in a disciplinary case; and the gender and ethnicities of complainants … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Jun 2011

Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Feb 2009

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Student Loans Company on 28 December 2006 for a document entitled CLASS Training Manual. The Company refused to provide this information to the complainant citing the exemption contained at section 43 of the Act relating to commercial interests. The Company’s refusal … Continue reading Student Loans Company Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Feb 2009

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice) FS50361398: ICO 28 Mar 2011

The complainant asked the Crown Prosecution Service to provide a schedule of information relating to the prosecution of a named individual. The public authority refused to disclose this using the exemption under section 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner’s decision is that the exemption in section 40(2) is engaged … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice) FS50361398: ICO 28 Mar 2011

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

The complainant asked the Crown Prosecution Service to provide information relating to the prosecution of a named individual. The public authority refused to disclose this using the exemptions under sections 30, 40 and 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner’s decision is that the exemption in section 40(2) is engaged for the … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

Osterreichische Vereinigung Zur Erhaltung, Starkung Und Schaffung v Austria: ECHR 28 Nov 2013

All agricultural and forest land transactions in Austria required approval by local and regional authorities (in the Tyrol, the Tyrol Real Property Transactions Commission), the aim being to preserve land for agriculture and forestry and avoid the proliferation of second homes. The applicatant association was formed to promote sound agricultural and forest property ownership and … Continue reading Osterreichische Vereinigung Zur Erhaltung, Starkung Und Schaffung v Austria: ECHR 28 Nov 2013

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jun 2010

The CPS was asked to provide information about its civil recovery functions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. It refused, citing the exemption at section 35(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner concluded that whilst section 35(1)(a) was engaged by the information, the public interest did not support withholding the information … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jun 2010

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Nov 2005

On 28/03/05 the complainant submitted a request to the CPS, in 23 parts, concerning a particular type of speed camera. The complainant made a further request for information on 20/04/05. The CPS did not respond until 03/10/05, outside of the statutory time limit, when it provided a refusal notice in accordance with section 17 of … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Nov 2005

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Aug 2009

The complainant engaged in a lengthy correspondence with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) from February 2005 to September 2007 as part of a complaint he was pursuing. The correspondence contained a large number of requests, made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act), to which the CPS provided a variety of responses. The … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Aug 2009

Financial Services Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jul 2011

The complainant made a freedom of information request to the Financial Services Authority (the public authority) to request copies of three reports it had produced in relation to Split Capital Investment Trusts. The public authority refused the request by relying on the exemptions; section 21 (Information accessible by other means); section 40 (Personal information), section … Continue reading Financial Services Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jul 2011

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

Calderdale Primary Care Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Apr 2011

The complainant asked Calderdale Primary Care Trust for information concerning the number of transsexuals in a specific area who had been referred to, and assessed by, a particular doctor for sex change surgery. The PCT answered the four questions by informing the complainant that in each case the answer was equal to or less than … Continue reading Calderdale Primary Care Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Apr 2011

Loutchansky v Times Newspapers Limited (No 2): CA 12 Mar 2001

The defendants appealed against a refusal to allow them to amend their pleadings. They wished to include allegations as to matters which were unknown to the journalist at the time of publication. Held: It is necessary for the defendants to establish that they had a duty to publish the article if they are to be … Continue reading Loutchansky v Times Newspapers Limited (No 2): CA 12 Mar 2001

Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Aug 2010

The complainant originally submitted a request to the Crown Prosecution Service the public authority for information relating to a trial during 1997 and 1998. This was refused under the exemptions at sections 30 (criminal proceedings) and 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. He subsequently made a refined request which the public … Continue reading Crown Prosecution Service (Decision Notice): ICO 31 Aug 2010

Doncaster College (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Mar 2008

The complainant requested information from Doncaster College concerning reports of its investigation of allegations made against its former principal. The college refused this request under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner considers that the requested information is the personal data of the former principal and of other data subjects and … Continue reading Doncaster College (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Mar 2008

Bletchingley Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Feb 2008

The complainant asked for copies of the annual reports and accounts of Bletchingley Parish Council (‘the Council’) from 2004-2007, a letter from the Council’s indemnity insurer authorising it ‘sole executive powers’ and a copy of the original proposal form and terms and conditions of the Council’s original insurance policy. The Council advised the complainant that … Continue reading Bletchingley Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Feb 2008

University of Bradford (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Mar 2009

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the University of Bradford for information held by the University in relation to the use of campus computers to access extremist material in the context of that accessed by four named students together with reports on extremist activity amongst students over the … Continue reading University of Bradford (Decision Notice): ICO 30 Mar 2009

Kent Police (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jul 2011

ICO The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’) to Kent Police (the ‘public authority’) for information about a mapping system which it had ceased to use in 2004. The public authority provided some general comments but stated that no further information was held. The Commissioner has considered the … Continue reading Kent Police (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jul 2011

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 15 Jan 2013

The complainant requested information relating to Bradford Adult Protection Unit. The council provided the information that was held. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council dealt with the request in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken. Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 10 … Continue reading City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 15 Jan 2013

Kennedy v The Charity Commission: SC 26 Mar 2014

The claimant journalist sought disclosure of papers acquired by the respondent in its conduct of enquiries into the charitable Mariam appeal. The Commission referred to an absolute exemption under section 32(2) of the 2000 Act, saying that the exemption continued until the papers were destroyed, or for 20 years under the 1958 Act. Held: The … Continue reading Kennedy v The Charity Commission: SC 26 Mar 2014

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Oct 2011

The complainant has requested a copy of the full set of care records for his deceased daughter. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) provided the complainant with a full set of care records under the Access to Health Care Records Act 1990 (AHRA). The complainant does not consider that he has … Continue reading Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Oct 2011

Countryside Alliance and others v HM Attorney General and others: Admn 29 Jul 2005

The various claimants sought to challenge the 2004 Act by way of judicial review on the grounds that it was ‘a disproportionate, unnecessary and illegitimate interference with their rights to choose how they conduct their lives, and with market freedoms protected by European law; and an unjust interference with economic rights.’ Held: ‘We have concluded … Continue reading Countryside Alliance and others v HM Attorney General and others: Admn 29 Jul 2005

Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jan 2009

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 13 May 2008 to the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. The complainant requested information relating to extremist activity at Bradford University over the previous two years. DIUS failed to respond to this request despite repeated reminders to do so. The Commissioner … Continue reading Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jan 2009

Homes and Communities Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Nov 2012

The complainant has requested information relating to a plaque that used to feature on the Bradford Odeon cinema (Bradford Odeon). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has complied with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) and does not hold any information relevant to the complainant’s requests. Section of … Continue reading Homes and Communities Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Nov 2012

Lord Browne of Madingley v Associated Newspapers Ltd: CA 3 Apr 2007

The appellant sought to restrict publication by the defendants in the Mail on Sunday of matters which he said were a breach of confidence. He had lied to a court in giving evidence, whilst at the same time being ready to trash the reputation of his opponent. The judge had refused to excise the details … Continue reading Lord Browne of Madingley v Associated Newspapers Ltd: CA 3 Apr 2007

Milton Keynes Council (Local Government): ICO 21 Jul 2020

The complainant requested information relating to a planning application, held by Building Control, from Milton Keynes Council (‘the Council’). The Council initially responded under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’) and provided some information, but withheld other information under various exemptions. After reconsidering the request under the EIR, the Council’s position was that … Continue reading Milton Keynes Council (Local Government): ICO 21 Jul 2020

Norfolk Constabulary (Decision Notice) FS50355291: ICO 16 Dec 2010

The complainant asked Norfolk Constabulary to provide information relating to complaints about vehicles in a specific location. He had previously made a similar request for an identified vehicle but made this separate request without reference to the vehicle registration mark. Having previously refused to confirm or deny whether it held the information falling within the … Continue reading Norfolk Constabulary (Decision Notice) FS50355291: ICO 16 Dec 2010

Norfolk Constabulary (Decision Notice) FS50315766: ICO 16 Dec 2010

The complainant asked Norfolk Constabulary to provide information relating to complaints about a specified vehicle. The public authority refused to confirm or deny whether it held the information falling within the scope of the request, citing the exemption provided by section 40(5)(b)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner finds that confirmation or … Continue reading Norfolk Constabulary (Decision Notice) FS50315766: ICO 16 Dec 2010

Bromley London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 5 Oct 2009

The complainant asked to be provided with the external legal advice provided to the London Borough of Bromley relating to the evidence the Council said it held at a planning meeting in 2002 that Manor Park was a public highway. The Information Commissioner investigated and decided that the legal advice held was exempt under section … Continue reading Bromley London Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 5 Oct 2009

Bramshott and Liphook Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Dec 2013

The complainant requested information relating to the processes Bramshott and Liphook Parish Council (the Council) undertook which brought about his dismissal. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly refused the request under section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) as the request is vexatious. No further action is required. … Continue reading Bramshott and Liphook Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Dec 2013

Swanage Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Jan 2010

The complainant requested terms of reference for a financial options appraisal in relation to a caravan park. The Council refused the request on the basis that the information was subject to legal professional privilege and therefore exempt by virtue of section 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and that it also constituted commercially … Continue reading Swanage Town Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Jan 2010

Tower Hamlets Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Apr 2010

The complainant requested information relating to a particular development. The London Borough of Tower Hamlets refused to provide any information citing section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Information Commissioner decided that the Council should have handled the requests under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. In relation to request 1, the Council … Continue reading Tower Hamlets Council (Decision Notice): ICO 27 Apr 2010

Milton Keynes Council (Local Government (District Council)): ICO 21 Apr 2015

The complainant requested information from Milton Keynes Council (‘the council’) about whether there had been an application for adverse possession of a particular area of land. The council refused to respond to the request on the basis that it was vexatious under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the FOIA’). The Commissioner’s … Continue reading Milton Keynes Council (Local Government (District Council)): ICO 21 Apr 2015

Legal Ombudsman (Education (Other)): ICO 27 Apr 2015

The complainant has requested various information relating to the Legal Ombudsman’s investigation processes. The Legal Ombudsman said that it did not hold the information requested by the complainant under section 1(1)(a) FOIA, however it tried to answer the complainant’s questions outside of FOIA. The Commissioner considers that the Legal Ombudsman was correct to confirm that … Continue reading Legal Ombudsman (Education (Other)): ICO 27 Apr 2015

Cabinet Office (Decision Notice) FS50173585: ICO 22 Dec 2009

The complainant asked the public authority for ‘all data pertaining to’ a freedom of information request which he had made previously. The public authority withheld some information under section 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’) and the rest under section 36. The Commissioner decided that information had been correctly withheld under … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Decision Notice) FS50173585: ICO 22 Dec 2009

Norwich City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Oct 2011

ICO The complainant requested information relation to a tendering procedure for the development at Threescore in Bowthorpe. This request was refused under section 14(1) as the request was considered vexatious. The Commissioner’s decision is that Norwich City Council (‘the Council’) should have handled the request under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (‘the EIR’) as opposed … Continue reading Norwich City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Oct 2011

Department of Finance and Personnel Ni (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Nov 2006

ICO The complainant requested information from the Department of Finance and Personnel Northern Ireland relating to the work sample test for a promotion competition. The Department withheld the information, relying on the exemptions under sections 36(2)(c) and 29(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner is satisfied that the requested information is exempt … Continue reading Department of Finance and Personnel Ni (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Nov 2006

University of The Arts London (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2011

The complainant requested full details of the leaving packages and pension enhancements paid to senior staff not covered by the framework agreement at the University of the Arts London (the University) since 2004. The University withheld the information under sections 40(2) and 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) on the grounds … Continue reading University of The Arts London (Decision Notice): ICO 14 Jun 2011

Nottingham City Homes Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Dec 2010

The complainant asked Nottingham City Homes Limited (‘NCH’) to provide information about council tenancies in his immediate neighbourhood. NCH refused his request on the grounds that it believed the request to be vexatious and applied section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’). The Commissioner has considered the context and background leading … Continue reading Nottingham City Homes Ltd (Decision Notice): ICO 16 Dec 2010

University of Greenwich (Decision Notice): ICO 26 May 2011

The complainant requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’) the workplace email addresses of all of the public authority’s staff. The public authority confirmed that it held the information, but believed that it was exempt. It argued that the request may be invalid by virtue of section 8, but in the event … Continue reading University of Greenwich (Decision Notice): ICO 26 May 2011

UK Border Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jan 2010

On 12 February 2009 the complainant requested information from the UK Border Agency relating to the decision to ban the Dutch MP Geert Wilders from entering the United Kingdom. To date he has received no substantive response. The Commissioner has found that the UK Border Agency is in breach of section 10(1) of the Freedom … Continue reading UK Border Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jan 2010

Walberswick Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Dec 2011

The complainant requested from Walberswick Parish Council a copy of a speech given by the chairman at a particular meeting. The complainant also made another request for information relating to the refusal to provide her with a copy of the speech and she also asked for details of the complaints procedure. The council initially refused … Continue reading Walberswick Parish Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Dec 2011

Fareham Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jan 2010

The complainant made a number of requests to Fareham Borough Council (‘the Council’) between January 2005 and November 2008. The Council refused to respond to the complainant’s latest request citing section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner investigated and determined that the request should have been considered under the Environmental Information … Continue reading Fareham Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Jan 2010

British Broadcasting Corporation v Sugar and Another: Admn 27 Apr 2007

The applicant sought publication of a report prepared for the respondent as to the even handedness of its reporting of matters in the middle east. The BBC had refused saying that the release of the report would have direct impact on its ability to report crucial world events and was exempt. The tribunal had decided … Continue reading British Broadcasting Corporation v Sugar and Another: Admn 27 Apr 2007

Sussex Police (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Jan 2008

The complainant has been in correspondence with Sussex Police for several years in respect of issues he has had concerning his neighbours and their purported criminal acts against him. A large volume of correspondence has been exchanged between the complainant and the public authority and the requests are not concise. The Commissioner contacted the complainant … Continue reading Sussex Police (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Jan 2008

Staffordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 9 Dec 2009

The complainant requested copies of the Annual Mineral Returns filed in the last 10 years for Moneystone quarry comprising of the figures for the sales and reserves for each year. Staffordshire County Council (the council) initially refused to disclose this information under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) on the … Continue reading Staffordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 9 Dec 2009

Sussex Police (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

In response to a request for information made on 22 October 2005, Sussex Police notified the complainant that they considered the request vexatious. The complainant is known to have made over 750 requests for information to various public bodies during the previous year. In line with Freedom of Information Act 2000 Awareness Guidance No 22: … Continue reading Sussex Police (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

Kingston University (Decision Notice): ICO 26 May 2011

The complainant requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’) all of the workplace email addresses of the University’s staff. The University confirmed that it held the information, but believed that it was exempt. It argued that the information was exempt by virtue of section 40(2) [third party personal data]. The complainant requested … Continue reading Kingston University (Decision Notice): ICO 26 May 2011

Hertfordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jan 2008

The complainant requested a transcript of a reconvened inquest into the death of his son. The public authority told him that the official tapes of the inquest had not been transcribed but offered copies of the tapes to him. It agreed to waive the fee of pounds 41 that would have applied. The complainant was … Continue reading Hertfordshire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jan 2008

Legal Services Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

The complainant requested information regarding the Chief Executive of the Legal Services Commission (‘the LSC’), the Magee review and his report. The LSC responded by providing some information in the normal course of business and refusing to provide further information on the grounds that the request was vexatious and therefore excluded under section 14(1) of … Continue reading Legal Services Commission (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

University of The Arts London (Decision Notice): ICO 1 Jun 2011

The complainant submitted a request to the University of the Arts London (the University) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) for various job related information on particular individuals employed by the University. The Commissioner has investigated the complaint and finds that the University of the Arts London (the University) has failed to … Continue reading University of The Arts London (Decision Notice): ICO 1 Jun 2011

Wolverhampton City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Sep 2011

In the course of ongoing correspondence with Wolverhampton City Council (the council), the complainant requested information relating to an internal matter. During the Information Commissioner’s investigation, the council agreed to address the outstanding elements of the various requests and the complainant subsequently indicated that she wished the Commissioner to give his decision in respect of … Continue reading Wolverhampton City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Sep 2011

Leeds City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Mar 2010

The complainant complained about the Council’s response to a number of requests he made regarding a planning application. He complained that he did not consider that Leeds City Council had provided all the information it held and about the fact it had applied the exemption under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 … Continue reading Leeds City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 4 Mar 2010

Leeds City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Sep 2011

The complainant requested, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act), all the information it held on its internet and intranet IT systems for two years in a specified format and all other information held electronically about a set of meetings. The Council considered that the request was in its context vexatious by virtue … Continue reading Leeds City Council (Decision Notice): ICO 12 Sep 2011

Civil Aviation Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Oct 2009

The complainant requested copies of Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MOR) by XL Airways in the 12 months before they went out of business. The Public Authority relied on section 44 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) to withhold the information. The Public Authority cited section 23 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 as the … Continue reading Civil Aviation Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Oct 2009

Worcestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

The complainant requested various information about WCC’s treatment of her mother. There is no evidence that the Complainant had any right to act on her mother’s behalf, or that her mother has given consent for information about her care to be provided to the Complainant. The Complainant also asked for information about the complaint she … Continue reading Worcestershire County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2006

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Sep 2006

The complainant requested a copy of a report prepared by the public authority on the hull of a steamship in the process of construction. The public authority declined relying upon an exemption under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 indicating that release of the information would prejudice or be likely to prejudice … Continue reading Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 25 Sep 2006

Halton Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Dec 2008

The complainant made a request for information to Halton Borough Council (the ‘Council’) on 6 June 2006. The request was refused under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’) on the grounds that the information was protected by legal professional privilege, that the Council’s commercial interests would be harmed by the disclosure of the … Continue reading Halton Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 3 Dec 2008

Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Oct 2012

The complainant requested copies of all correspondence received by the PSOW in relation to his complaint against a named Councillor. The PSOW refused to provide the information relying on section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’). The Commissioner’s decision is that the PSOW correctly relied on section 44(1)(a) of the Act … Continue reading Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (Decision Notice): ICO 8 Oct 2012

Highways Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Feb 2013

The complainant has requested information relating to ‘The Road Worker Safety Action Forum’ from April 2007 until April 2012 inclusive. The Highways Agency provided some information to the complainant. It withheld 15 documents under section 36(2)(b)(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It said that section 40(2) FOIA was also applicable to some of … Continue reading Highways Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 6 Feb 2013

Health and Safety Executive (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

The complainant requested a copy of the public authority’s report into an accident involving their client. Although some information was provided to the complainant under the Data Protection Act 1998 the public authority refused to provide some information on the grounds that it was exempt under section 30(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. … Continue reading Health and Safety Executive (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Mar 2011

English Heritage (Decision Notice): ICO 1 Sep 2011

The complainant made a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to English Heritage for information relating to a statement in the Bath List. English Heritage stated that no information relevant to the scope of the request was held. The complainant was not satisfied that no information was held. The Commissioner has considered the … Continue reading English Heritage (Decision Notice): ICO 1 Sep 2011

National Archives (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Aug 2007

The National Archives refused to allow the complainant access to the closed parts of named Foreign and Commonwealth Office files relating to arms sales to Saudi Arabia, citing section 27 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act). The Commissioner decided that section 27 is engaged and that the balance of the public interest … Continue reading National Archives (Decision Notice): ICO 7 Aug 2007

Stoke-On-Trent City Council (Local Government (City Council)): ICO 18 Mar 2015

The complainant requested information relating to Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s (the Council) Framework Agreement for the provision of domiciliary care and carer support for younger adults and older people. The Council provided what it considered to be the extent of the information held. Some information was redacted under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading Stoke-On-Trent City Council (Local Government (City Council)): ICO 18 Mar 2015

Treasury Solicitors (Central Government): ICO 16 Mar 2015

The complainant requested the number of times an employee of the Treasury Solicitor’s Department (TSol) accused people of making fraudulent claims for money. TSol confirmed that some relevant information was held. The Commissioner’s decision is that TSol should have instead refused the request under section 40(5)(b)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) … Continue reading Treasury Solicitors (Central Government): ICO 16 Mar 2015

Department of The Environment Northern Ireland (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Oct 2006

The complainant, on 3 May 2005, requested information from the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland in respect of the legal opinion provided to the Department in relation to the demolition of the building known as Rock Castle. The Department withheld the information on the basis that it is exempt under section 42 of … Continue reading Department of The Environment Northern Ireland (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Oct 2006

The United States of America v Nolan: SC 21 Oct 2015

Mrs Nolan had been employed at a US airbase. When it closed, and she was made redundant, she complained that the appellant had not consulted properly on the redundancies. The US denied that it had responsibility to consult, and now appealed. Held: The appeal failed (Lord Carnworth dissenting). That the exact situation might not have … Continue reading The United States of America v Nolan: SC 21 Oct 2015

Kent County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 24 Oct 2011

After reading a particular press article, the complainant requested information relating to a number of social services cases that had been reviewed by Kent County Council. The article referred to over 500 cases that caused concern. The council said that it did not hold the information. Following the Commissioner’s intervention, the council conceded that it … Continue reading Kent County Council (Decision Notice): ICO 24 Oct 2011

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Oct 2011

The complainant has requested information relating to two recommendations contained in the CNWL Report and Action Plan relating to disciplinary action against [named nurse]. The Commissioner’s decision is that CNWL correctly refused to confirm or deny whether or not the information was held under section 40(5) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). The … Continue reading Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Oct 2011

Cabinet Office (Decision Notice) FS50085720: ICO 22 Dec 2009

ICO The complainant asked the public authority for a copy of the Cabinet Office’s Manual of Protective Security. The public authority provided some sections of the Manual but withheld other parts, citing the exemptions contained in sections 21(1), 23(1), 24(1), 27(1)(a), 31 and 36(2)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’). After the … Continue reading Cabinet Office (Decision Notice) FS50085720: ICO 22 Dec 2009

Milton Keynes Council (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Nov 2010

ICO On 10 November 2008 the complainant requested that Milton Keynes Council should make all the documentation it held which related to Petsoe Wind Farm available for inspection. The council’s response to the request was piecemeal and protracted. Initially, some information was provided and some refused under section 21 and section 22 of the Freedom … Continue reading Milton Keynes Council (Decision Notice): ICO 29 Nov 2010

Transport for London (Decision Notice): ICO 9 May 2011

The complainant requested, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, a copy of the Formal Investigation Reports it had issued. Transport for London responded late and provided the information requested in slightly redacted form. The complainant referred the delays to the Commissioner and confirmed he wanted a Decision Notice to be issued about the delays … Continue reading Transport for London (Decision Notice): ICO 9 May 2011

Bassetlaw District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 18 May 2011

The complainant requested a copy of a document circulated to the council’s planning committee in a public planning meeting. The information was refused on the grounds of section 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, that it attracted legal professional privilege. The Commissioner decided that the information was environmental information and advised the council … Continue reading Bassetlaw District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 18 May 2011

University of Reading (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Mar 2011

The complainant made a request to the University of Reading for information relating to rights of way over University land. The University refused to provide some of the requested information to the complainant as it stated it was exempt from disclosure under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner considers that … Continue reading University of Reading (Decision Notice): ICO 23 Mar 2011

Caerphilly County Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Feb 2013

The complainant requested a list of all services offered by Caerphilly County Borough Council (‘the Council’) which have a charge attached for the financial year 2012 to 2013. The Council aggregated this request with five other requests for the same information but different tax years and subsequently refused it on the basis of section 12(1) … Continue reading Caerphilly County Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 26 Feb 2013

North West Strategic Health Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

The complainant requested copies of the reports that followed inquiries after homicide. The North West Strategic Health Authority declined to provide the information on the basis of the exemptions contained in sections 21, 40(2), 41 and 44 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation NHS NW released further … Continue reading North West Strategic Health Authority (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

Her Majestys Courts Service (Decision Notice): ICO 9 May 2011

The complainant requested information relating to successful and unsuccessful judicial review applications from Her Majesty’s Court Service (HMCS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCS refused to comply with the request on grounds of cost. The Commissioner has investigated and finds that compliance with the request would have exceeded the appropriate costs limit … Continue reading Her Majestys Courts Service (Decision Notice): ICO 9 May 2011

Wainwright and another v Home Office: HL 16 Oct 2003

The claimant and her son sought to visit her other son in Leeds Prison. He was suspected of involvement in drugs, and therefore she was subjected to strip searches. There was no statutory support for the search. The son’s penis had been touched which was a battery. Held: The policy considerations which limit the heads … Continue reading Wainwright and another v Home Office: HL 16 Oct 2003

Wycombe District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Mar 2011

The complainant supplied Wycombe District Council (the Council) with an address and a vehicle registration number, together with details of the vehicle make, model and colour, and asked it to confirm whether the Council had issued any penalty charge notices on the vehicle. The Council refused to supply this information, citing section 40(2) of the … Continue reading Wycombe District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 10 Mar 2011

Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359480: ICO 26 Apr 2011

The complainant asked the Intellectual Property Office to provide information relating to a trade mark it had considered. The public authority advised the complainant that some information was already available to him but that the remainder was exempt under the exemption at section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The … Continue reading Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50359480: ICO 26 Apr 2011

Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50321698: ICO 26 Apr 2011

The complainant asked the Intellectual Property Office to provide information relating to a trade mark it had considered. The public authority advised the complainant that some information was already available to him but that the remainder was exempt under the exemption at section 44 (prohibitions on disclosure) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The … Continue reading Intellectual Property Office (Decision Notice) FS50321698: ICO 26 Apr 2011

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Nov 2005

The complainant wrote to the DVLA on 4/1/05 to request information relating to the status of particular vehicles on the DVLA database. DVLA did not accept that the request required a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the ‘Act’) and instead used existing internal criteria for deciding whether the request should be honoured. … Continue reading Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 17 Nov 2005

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

Caerphilly County Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Feb 2013

ICO The complainant requested a list of all services offered by Caerphilly County Borough Council which have a charge attached, by individual financial year from 2008 to 2013. The Council refused to provide the information citing section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’) on the basis that the cost of complying … Continue reading Caerphilly County Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Feb 2013

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jun 2011

ICO The complainant made requests to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for copies of communications relating to its handling of a complaint he submitted against the Chair of Lancashire Combined Fire Authority. He also requested details of all expenses the Chair had claimed over a period of nine years. The public authority refused the requests … Continue reading Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Decision Notice): ICO 28 Jun 2011

Warwick District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Sep 2011

The complainant requested information relating to discussions on the subject of plans to build a hotel and the extension to a conservation area. The council initially provided some information but withheld other information using the exemptions under section 42 and 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. At the internal review stage, the council … Continue reading Warwick District Council (Decision Notice): ICO 19 Sep 2011

UK Border Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Mar 2011

The complainant asked the UK Border Agency to provide information relating to the abolishment of the Working Holidaymaker Scheme. The public authority provided some information but refused the remainder using the exemption at section 36(2) (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. During the Commissioner’s investigation it also … Continue reading UK Border Agency (Decision Notice): ICO 21 Mar 2011

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011

The complainant requested information relating to the monitoring of children with special educational needs. This was refused under section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, on the grounds of the cost for compliance. The complainant submitted refined requests for information which the public authority stated it did not hold. The Commissioner’s decision is … Continue reading Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (Decision Notice): ICO 31 May 2011