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Freedom of Information and Health and Safety

This blog is aimed at shaming those who ignore health and safety and those who abuse the Freedom of Information Act out of laziness, corruption or to cover up incompetence.

New ICO Guidance on refusing requests

Information Commissioner Posted on Mon, May 20, 2013 18:10:13

http://ico.org.uk/news/blog/2013/vexatious-freedom-of-information-requests-guidance



Vale View Toxic Waste Dump School

Information Commissioner Posted on Mon, April 15, 2013 18:04:21

15th April 2013

Case Reference Number FS50493287

Dear Mr Dransfield,

Your information request to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Thank you for your correspondence of 10 April 2013 in which you make a complaint about Stockport’s decision not to release the information you requested.

Your case has been allocated to one of our Complaints Resolution teams who will contact you as soon as possible to explain how your complaint will be progressed.

The Information Commissioner’s Office is an independent public body set up to promote public access to official information. We will rule on eligible complaints from people who are unhappy with the way public authorities have handled requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

If you need to contact us about any aspect of your complaint please contact our Freedom of Information Helpline on 0303 123 1113, being sure to quote the reference number at the top of this letter.

Yours sincerely,

Jenny Sanders
Sent on behalf of
Andrew White
Group Manager
Complaints Resolution
Information Commissioner’s Office



Competent?

Information Commissioner Posted on Sun, April 14, 2013 07:26:57

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmjust/962/130205.htm



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