[UK_ICO] IC-235696-Y1W5 The complainant has requested information relating to the transfer of appropriate authority responsibilities of the Chief Constable. The Commissioner’s decision is that on the balance of probabilities, Humberside Police does not hold the information requested and has complied with its obligations under section 1(1) of the FOIA. However, the Commissioner finds that Humbe https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-235696-y1w5/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-238814-G7T9 The complainant has requested correspondence relating to compensation payments for victims of infected blood. The above public authority on sections 28 (internal relations), 31 (law enforcement), 35 (formulation of government policy) and 42 (legal professional privilege) of FOIA to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that: section 42 is en https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-238814-g7t9/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-249228-Y0Y4 The complainant has requested information about a decision to allow playing fields to be sold. The above public authority relied on regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR (manifestly unreasonable) to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority has correctly relied on regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR and the public interest favours maintaining the https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-249228-y0y4/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-244402-W2K2 The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, the Broads Authority doesn’t hold any further information about a Variation Order that the complainant has requested and has complied with section 1(1) of FOIA. To the degree that the requested information could be categorised as environmental information, the Broads Authority has also complied with r https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-244402-w2k2/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-250532-C4M5 The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified in the EIR. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 35 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under the EIR. 04-09-2023 https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-250532-c4m5/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-242010-C5D8 The complainant requested, from the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (the Health Board), information ultimately relating to an employment dispute between the complainant and the Health Board. During the Commissioner’s investigation, the Health Board revised its position. It now relies on section 14(1) of FOIA (vexatious or repeated requests). The Commissioner’s https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-242010-c5d8/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-238541-V8T8 The complainant has requested information from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (‘IOPC’). The IOPC, among other exemptions, has cited section 23(1) of FOIA as a basis for non-disclosure. The complaint which is the subject of this decision notice solely relates to the application of section 23(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the IOPC has correctl https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-238541-v8t8/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-232427-T3S1 The complainant has requested agendas, minutes and related materials for meetings of a variety of Boards. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) disclosed some information with redactions in accordance with section 40(2) (third party personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that DHSC was entitled to rely on section 40(2) to redact personal https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-232427-t3s1/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-238640-W6D3 The complainant requested vehicle related insurance details. Staffordshire Police provided some information, said some of it was not held and refused to provide the insurance costs, citing section 43(2) of FOIA – the exemption for commercial interests. The complainant was only concerned with the application of section 43(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that S https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-238640-w6d3/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-234660-Q4H6 The complainant has requested information from the Environment Agency (EA) regarding staff members qualifications. The Commissioner’s decision is that EA was entitled to rely on section 40(2) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner does not require further steps. 04-09-2023 https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-234660-q4h6/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-238742-V5R3 The complainant has requested details of the applications which are provided on mobile phones that are issued to its officers from the Metropolitan Police Service (the “MPS”). The MPS refused to provide this information citing sections 31(1)(a) and (b) (Law enforcement) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MPS was entitled to rely on sections 31(1)(a) and (b https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-238742-v5r3/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-214656-P3G5 The complainant contacted the London Borough of Haringey (the ‘Council’) and requested all correspondence referring to them and the land behind their property following a letter from the Council in relation to an extension of the boundary at the rear of their property. The Council initially applied section 40(1) (requesters own personal information) and section 42 (Lega https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-214656-p3g5/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-229308-B8K5 The complainant has requested information on Human Rights Impact Assessments conducted by the ICO. The ICO stated no information was held. The Commissioner’s decision is that the ICO does not hold the requested information. He does not require any steps. 05-09-2023 https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-229308-b8k5/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-250614-F9W1 The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 35 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA. 01-09-2023 https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-250614-f9w1/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-219205-N3X2 The complainant has requested information held by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) about a trip made to the United States of America (US) in April 2022, by the then Secretary of State for Defra, George Eustice. Whilst Defra provided the complainant with some information, it advised that any remaining information relevant to the request was https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-219205-n3x2/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-231816-H7S9 The complainant has requested an unredacted version of the Broadlands Archive Agreement (‘the Agreement’). The University of Southampton disclosed the Agreement with redactions made under sections 21, 40 and 41 of FOIA. These exemptions concern information that’s already accessible, personal data and information provided in confidence respectively. The Commissioner’s de https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-231816-h7s9/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-241696-P0N1 The complainant has requested statistics relating to a variety of diagnoses. Stoke Surgery disclosed some information within the scope of the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, Stoke Surgery does not hold any further information within the scope of the request. However, Stoke Surgery breached section 10(1) of FOIA as it failed https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-241696-p0n1/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-245121-D0H6 The complainant has requested information about “covert profiles” from the Metropolitan Police Service (the “MPS”). The MPS would neither confirm nor deny (“NCND”) holding the requested information, citing sections 23(5) (Information supplied by, or concerning, certain security bodies), 24(2) (National security), 31(3) (Law enforcement) and 40(5) (Personal information) https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-245121-d0h6/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-247197-Y0N0 The complainant has requested details of candidates who applied for a particular position. The above public authority (“the public authority”) provided some information, but relied on section 40(2) of FOIA (third party personal data) to withhold the remainder. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority was entitled to rely on section 40(2) of FOIA to withh https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-247197-y0n0/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection

[UK_ICO] IC-247696-K0K4 The complainant has requested information about sewage discharges. The above public authority relied on regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR in order to withhold the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority has correctly relied on regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR and that the balance of the public interest favours maintaining this exception. The pub https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/ic-247696-k0k4/ #DecisionNotices #DataProtection