ICO vows to fast-track ‘public interest’ FoI complaints
The Information Commissioner’s Office is implementing a new approach to prioritise complaints made under the Freedom of Information Act where…
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ICO claims FoI is a priority as criticism of delays grows
The UK’s Freedom of Information (FoI) laws are being undermined by a lack of resources and Government departments obstructing lawful…
Senior judge suspends all appeals against ICO rulings
All appeals against Information Commissioner’s Office rulings have been suspended for at least 28 days because the regulator’s staff cannot…
ICO threatens itself with legal action over FoI cock-up
The Information Commissioner’s Office is facing one of the most bizarre cases since it was set up as a regulatory body…
Agencies and charities may face FOI request scrutiny
Private businesses which work for central and local government could soon to be subject to Freedom of Information requests, in…
Bungling council rapped for Grenfell Tower data breach
Kensington & Chelsea Council has been battered by the Information Commissioner’s Office after a bungled Freedom of Information request saw…
Denham hopes for better luck as ICO hunts deputy
Newly installed Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham is already hoping to go one better than her predecessor by appointing a new deputy…
BBC must disclose licence fee deal
The BBC must reveal secret kick-backs contained in its licence fee collection deal with Capita, after the Information Commissioner’s Office…