5824-00242 — Privy Council Office
The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) failed to respond to an access request within the extended deadline. The request sought records related to committee studies of foreign election interference. The OIC found that PCO did not respond by the required date and is deemed to have refused access. The delay was attributed to the large volume of records and slow consultations. The Information Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a complete response by November 15, 2024, which PCO has committed to doing.
- Failure to respond to an access request within the statutory time limits.
- Deemed refusal of access due to non-response.
- Timeliness of consultations with other government departments.
Complaint well founded — disclosure ordered
The OIC determined that the Privy Council Office did not meet its obligation to respond to the access request within the extended time limit, thus it is deemed to have refused access. The Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a complete response by a specific date.
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The Information Commissioner ordered the Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by November 15, 2024.
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