News stories posted during 2006
15/12/2006
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Consultation on FOI fees now launched Tribunal dismisses Derry City Council appeal 1. Consultation on FOI fees now launched The Department of Constitutional Affairs has launched a public consultation on the proposed new format for calculating FOI...
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30/11/2006
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Call for consultation on FOI costs Tribunal decision on ‘duty to assist and advise' Noise data at airport must be made public under the Environmental Information Regulations 1. Call for consultation on FOI costs The Campaign for Freedom of...
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25/09/2006
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ICO rules against Ofcom on mobile phone base stations BBC not to rely on its blanket derogation ICO seeks feedback on FOI publication schemes 1. ICO rules against Ofcom on mobile phone base stations The Information Commissioner (ICO) has served a...
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24/08/2006
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Government plans flat rate FOI fees to cut the numbers of requests Network Rail to comply with EIR FOIA improves public authorities’ image Training course on FOI decisions 1. Government plans flat rate FOI fees to cut the numbers of requests A...
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28/07/2006
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Select Committee does not support changes in FOI fees DCA publishes guidance on frivolous requests Tribunal decision on applying EIR 1. Select Committee does not support changes in FOI fees The House of Common Select Committee on Constitutional...
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28/06/2006
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ICO orders the release of a secret report on ID cards ICO fails to comply with FOIA ICO decision protects personal data under FOI ICO announces more robust case handling and enforcement methods New ICO policy on publication schemes 1. ICO orders t...
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01/05/2006
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Section 45 Code of Practice due for review ICO accepts MOD decision on cost limit Nearly a fifth of FOI requests not replied to in time Scottish Information Commissioner to launch enquiry into poor FOI performance 1. Section 45 Code of Practice du...
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01/05/2006
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ICO orders disclosure of some information relating to Iraq war Tribunal upholds ICO decision on speed cameras DCA publishes statistics on clearing house ICO releases FOI statistics 1. ICO orders disclosure of some information relating to Iraq war...
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05/04/2006
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ICO criticised for backlog and weak enforcement ICO upholds case on vexatious requests ICO and Tribunal decisions explained Scottish Information Commissioner expects improvements in response times 1. ICO criticised for backlog and weak enforcement...
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06/03/2006
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Extending FOI to private bodies being considered, says Falconer DCA advises on FOI requests and procurement New guidance on means of communication Information Commissioner orders disclosure of Ryanair and airport agreement Tribunal decision on...
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14/02/2006
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New guidance on refusal notices ICO rules that senior management meeting minutes be published ICO struggling with complaints FOI fees to be reviewed Tips for creating disclosure logs 1. New guidance on refusal notices As a response to poorly draft...
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18/01/2006
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First Tribunal decisions widen FOI rights Council forced to disclose restaurant hygiene inspection reports Personal data exemption the most used Freedom of Information – One year on 1. First Tribunal decisions widen FOI rights A recent Information...
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