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The Information Commissioner's Office carries out independent reviews of decisions taken by public bodies on Freedom of Information requests.

Guidance Notes How we interpret and apply the Freedom of Information Act.

Recent Decisions

Mr Ken Foxe, Right to Know CLG and Standards in Public Office Commission The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Commission to refuse access, under sections 37(1) and 41(1)(a) of the Act, to the information at issue. Read more

Company X and Department of Transport The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Department. Read more

Mr X and Charities Regulatory Authority The Investigator varied the CRA's decision. She found that section 36(1)(b) applied to certain records and parts of records and that public interest did not weigh in favour of their release. She found that the remaining information was not exempt and directed its release. Read more