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ICO statement in response to the post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued the following statement recently in response to the post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act.
An ICO spokesperson said:
“The ICO welcomes the detailed and balanced report of the Justice Select Committee, reflecting their in-depth examination of how the Act is working. In particular, we welcome the recognition that there is little evidence to support a case for significant change to the legislation. The minor changes proposed would, on the whole, enhance rather than detract from the public right of access to information. The ICO will carefully consider the detailed commentary and recommendations over the coming weeks.”
The Information Commissioner has also commented on the scrutiny in his latest blog post.
Notes to Editors
1. The Information Commissioner’s Office upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
2. The ICO has specific responsibilities set out in the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.
3. The ICO is on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, and produces a monthly e-newsletter. Our Press Office page provides more information for journalists.
4. If you need more information, please contact the ICO press office on 0303 123 9070.
