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

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

Recent Decisions

Mr X and Department of Finance The Senior Investigator varied the Department's decision. She affirmed its decision on two records under section 35(1) of the FOI Act. She annulled its decision on the third record and directed its release. Read more
Right to Know CLG and Office of Public Works The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the OPW. She found that it was justified in refusing access to the records sought on the basis of section 15(1)(a) of the Act and that it was not required to go beyond reasonable steps, as set out in section 17(4) of the FOI Act, to fulfil the applicant’s request. Read more
Ms X and Health Service Executive The Senior Investigator affirmed the decisions of the HSE to refuse to amend the records in the manner sought by the applicant Read more
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