A-2023-00042 / LS — Privy Council Office
The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to respond to an access to information request for electronic records mentioning specific terms within the extended deadline. The investigation found that PCO did not meet its response obligation, deeming access refused. The Information Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a complete response by November 30, 2024, and to provide interim releases where possible. PCO has indicated it will implement the order.
- Timeliness of response to access request
- Application of deeming provision for refusal of access
- Reasonableness of delays due to consultations and workload
Complaint well founded — disclosure ordered
The institution failed to respond to the access request within the statutory time limit, and therefore is deemed to have refused access. The Commissioner ordered the institution to provide a response by a specific date and to make interim releases.
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The Information Commissioner ordered the Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by November 30, 2024, and to provide interim releases of records where possible.
- s.9 ATIA
- s.10 ATIA
- s.30 ATIA
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