http://www.informationlaw.org.uk A discussion of the latest Freedom of Information Act decisions of the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal en-PI http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ JellyCast http://www.jellycast.com ih@informationlaw.org.uk (Ibrahim Hasan) Education Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:06:49 +0100 Wed, 19 May 2010 09:39:14 +0100 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/files/Slide1_0.jpg http://www.informationlaw.org.uk 144 144 A discussion of the latest Freedom of Information Act decisions of the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal Ibrahim Hasan Ibrahim Hasan ih@informationlaw.org.uk podcast No No A discussion of the latest Freedom of Information Act decisions of the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal This is a quaterley podcast by Ibrahim Hasan discussing the latest decisions on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by the Information Commissioner and the Tribunal. There is also comment and analysis from FOI experts in various sectors. This is the only FOI podcast of its kind in the UK. Ibrahim is a qualified solicitor and an expert on information rights law particularly data protection, freedom of information and surveillance law. He is a director of Act Now Training and consultant with IBA Solicitors. Ibrahim trains and advises public sector organisations throughout the UK. For more information, articles and resources go to www.informationlaw.org.uk and www.actnow.org.uk http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/47 In the three months upto the end of April 2010 the Information Commissioner published 150 decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published 19. In this episode we will be concentrating on the decisions of the Information Tribunal or as it is now called, for most appeals, the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights). In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions involving: • Late reliance on exemptions • Vexatious requests • Information about animal testing • Disclosure of historic personal data • Anonymised data • The Church of Scientology • AND disclosure of legal advice I start off though by discussing recent cases involving access to local authority land charges information which will have a big impact on council’s ability to charge for such information. Wed, 19 May 2010 10:02:02 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/47 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/47 No Podcast 00:23:47 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/46 This is episode 21 of the UKs only Freedom of Information podcast. In the three months up to the end of January 2010 the Information Commissioner published 154 decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published 17. Ibrahim is here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions involving: • Redaction costs when dealing with FOI requests • Another use of the ministerial veto • Section 36 and the opinion of the qualified person • The tax status of a conservative peer • Disclosure of information about the deceased • When the Breach of Confidence exemption can be invoked • AND disclosure of commercially sensitive information Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:29:02 +0000 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/46 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/46 No Podcast 00:21:39 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/45 This is episode 20 of the UK’s only Freedom of Information podcast by information lawyer Ibrahim Hasan (www.informationlaw.org.uk) In the three months upto the end of October 2009 the Information Commissioner published 132 decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published 11. In this episode Ibrahim discuses decisions on: • Information contained in publication schemes • Marks on documents and whether they constitute information • Vexatious requests • Section 35 and disclosure of ministerial letters • Statistics and section 40 • Disclosure of bonus payments to employees • Tender evaluation information Ibrahim also examines an important High Court Case regarding the Audit Commission Act and commercial confidentiality in contracts and tenders. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:56 +0000 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/45 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/45 No Podcast 00:25:33 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/43 Ladies and gentlemen welcome to episode 19 of the UK’s only Freedom of Information podcast. I’m Ibrahim Hasan. In the three months upto the end of July 2009 the Information Commissioner published seventy four decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published thirteen. I’m here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions on: • Fees and the aggregation rules • Request for information about land • Court records and section 32 • Section 36 and disclosure of internal correspondence • Statistics and section 40 • Disclosure of disciplinary records • AND the definition of commercial interests under section 43 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:00:58 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/43 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/43 No Podcast 00:20:35 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/42 Ladies and gentlemen welcome to episode 18 of the UK’s only Freedom of Information podcast. I’m Ibrahim Hasan. In March and April 2009 the Information Commissioner published seven seven decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published eleven. I’m here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions on: • Information held with a view to publication • Disclosure of CCTV footage of the 7th July Bombers • The definition of court records • Whether names of FOI requestors should be disclosed • The latest thinking on the section 42 exemption for legal privilege • AND disclosure of commercially sensitive information Thu, 28 May 2009 20:57:50 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/42 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/42 No Podcast 00:20:56 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/41 This is episode 17 of the UK’s first Freedom of Information podcast from Ibrahim Hasan, an information law expert. In Janaury (10) and February (17) 2009 the Information Commissioner published twenty seven (27) decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published eleven (11). I’m here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions on: • Requests for information in electronic form • The first ministerial veto of a Tribunal decision • Section 35 and the public interest test • When statistics about properties can be personal data • Correspondence between Princess Diana and the government • Information about job applicants • Disclosure of major IT contracts • AND the first FOI appeal to the House of Lords Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:38:06 +0000 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/41 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/41 No Podcast 00:23:06 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/40 Ladies and gentlemen welcome to episode 16 of the UK’s first Freedom of Information podcast. I’m Ibrahim Hasan. In November (15) and December (14) 2008 the Information Commissioner published twenty nine (29) decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published eleven (14). I’m here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions on: • Information held by the private sector • Vexatious requests • What costs can be passed on to an applicant • Section 30 and access to audit reports • Names of child care managers • Access to legal advice • AND disclosure of consultant tender bids and scorecards Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:12:10 +0000 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/40 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/40 No Podcast 00:19:46 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/39 This is a two monthly podcast by Ibrahim Hasan on the latest FOI decisions. In September (22) and October (11) 2008 the Information Commissioner published thirty three (33) decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published eleven (11). I’m here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions on: • Information held on behalf of coroners • Section 21 and information held by a court • Disclosure of information about statutory inquiries • OFSTED inspectors’ notes • A request for information about Government Information Sharing initiatives • Disclosure of Employment Tribunal details • Drug testing methodologies • AND when information about residential care homes can be disclosed under section 43 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:24:29 +0000 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/39 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/39 No Podcast 00:16:21 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/38 Ladies and gentlemen welcome to episode 14 of the UK’s first Freedom of Information podcast. I’m Ibrahim Hasan. In July (32) and August (10) 2008 the Information Commissioner published forty two (42) decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published ten (10). I’m here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst others, we will be discussing decisions on: • The definition of information and when it is held by a public authority • The applicability of FOI to information held in solicitors’ files • Vexatious requests • Section 21 and what is reasonably accessible information • Section 35 and the public interest • Section 36 and requests about requests • Disclosure of statistics • Disclosure of legal advice • AND when losing bidders’ information can be disclosed under section 43 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:11:39 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/38 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/38 No Podcast 00:20:01 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/35 This is episode 13 of the UK's first Freedom of Information podcast by Ibrahim Hasan. In May (24) and June (19) 2008 the Information Commissioner published forty three (43) decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published ten (10). Ibrahim is here to guide you through some of these. In this episode we will be discussing decisions on: • The definition of information and when it is held by the organisation • Vexatious requests • Section 17 and the Public Interest Test • Section 36 and requests about FOI requests • When statistics can still be personal data • The long running saga of MPs expenses. • Disclosure of addressees • AND when contract and financial information can be withheld under section 43 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:24:13 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/35 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/35 No Podcast 00:18:50 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/34 This is Episode 12 of the UK's first Freedom of Information podcast by Ibrahim Hasan. In this episode, amongst others, Ibrahim will be discussing decisions from the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal, during March and April 2008, on: • How to decide which regime applies to an information request (FOI or EIR) • Information available on websites • Disclosure of correspondence with councillors • The section 38 exemption for health and safety • Disclosure of names of employees and those attending meetings • More guidance as to when legal advice should be disclosed • AND When price information can be withheld under section 43 Thu, 29 May 2008 15:29:59 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/34 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/34 No Podcast 00:20:24 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/33 This is the latest episode of a two monthly podcast by Ibrahim Hasan discussing the latest decisions on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal. In January and February 2008 the Information Commissioner published sixty decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published ten. In this episode, amongst other things, we will be discussing: • More guidance on what is information under FOI • Release of sensitive information relating to the circumstances around the Iraq war • A Tribunal decision on the definition of personal data • The overturning of the Commissioner’s decision ordering disclosure of ASBO information • Disclosure of salaries • And the first decision requiring disclosure of legal advice on public interest grounds There is a also comment and analysis from Tim Turner of Wigan Council. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:54:26 +0000 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/33 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/33 No Podcast 00:19:49 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/32 This is episode 10 of the UK’s first Freedom of Information podcast produced by information lawyer, Ibrahim Hasan. In November and December 2007, the Information Commissioner published forty five decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published eleven. Ibrahim is here to guide you through some of these. In this episode, amongst other things, we will be discussing: • A Tribunal decision on vexatious requests • Whether the time taken to redact exempt information is an allowable cost • Disclosure of information about anthrax stockpiles • When advice to ministers should be disclosed • Blue sky thinking and the section 36 exemption • Disclosure of information contained in a dead person’s social work records • AND legal advice about sado masochism More podcasts and articles are available at www.informationlaw.org.uk Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:23:56 +0000 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/32 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/32 No Podcast 00:16:05 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/31 This is Episode 9 of the UK first Freedom of Information Podcast produced by Information Lawyer, Ibrahim Hasan. In September and October 2007, the Information Commissioner published thirty eight decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published nine. Ibrahim is here to guide you through some of these. In this episode we will be discussing decisions involving : Vexatious requests and what makes them such : Disclosure of celebrity pay packets by the BBC : Disclosure of staff attendance at work : The applicability of section 21 to information on the internet : The link between the fees provisions and section 16 : The first Tribunal decision on disclosure of dead peoples' information : AND disclosure of information about police speed meters Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:51:30 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/31 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/31 No Podcast 00:16:21 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/30 This is episode 8 of the UK's first Freedom of Information podcast by Ibrahim Hasan. In July and August 2007 the Information Commissioner published sixty four FOI decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published seven. This podcast guides you through some of these. Amongst other things, in this episode Ibrahim will be discussing : The first appeal against an Information Notice : Disclosure of staff names and contact details : The first Commissioner decisions involving GPs : Disclosure of bids received for the purchase of council land : Whether statistics can still be personal data : Disclosure of dead peoples' information : AND when retrieval of information amounts to the creation of new information Previous scripts and podcasts can be downloaded from www.informationlaw.org.uk Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:52:55 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/30 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/30 No Podcast 00:15:23 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/29 This is episode 7 of the UK's first Freedom of Information podcast produced by information lawyer, Ibrahim Hasan. In May and June 2007 the Information Commissioner published fifty seven FOI decisions whilst the Information Tribunal published six. Ibrahim Hasan is here to guide you through the some of these. Amongst other things, in this episode he will be examining decisions about disclosure of information on: : Empty properties : Job evaluation criteria : A council's vehicle towing policy : A hospital's audit report : The retirement packages of senior officers : AND details of premium bond winners We also have comment and analysis from Andrew Maughan, of the London Borough of Bexley, who recently represented his council in an appeal to the Information Tribunal. For previous episodes and scripts please see www.informationlaw.org.uk Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:54:58 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/29 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/29 No Podcast 00:22:45 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/28 This is episide 6 of a two monthly podcast by Ibrahim Hasan discussing the latest decisions on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations by the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal. This is the only FOI podcast of its kind in the UK. This episode examines the FOI/EIR decisions published in March and April 2007. Amongst other things, in this episode we will be hearing about : : The new consultation on the fees regulations : When information is held on behalf of a public authority : The link between the Enterprise Act and FOI : The disclosure of surveillance information : AND Tony Blair's Christmas card list Ibrahim is a qualified solicitor and an expert on information rights law particularly data protection, freedom of information and surveillance law. He is a director of Act Now Training and consultant with IBA Solicitors.Ibrahim trains and advises public sector organisations throughout the UK. For more information, articles and resources go to www.informationlaw.org.uk Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:58:15 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/28 Ibrahim Hasan http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/28 FOI Update - Episode 6 This is episode 6 of the UK's first Freedom of Information podcast. Ibrahim Hasan will guide you through the decisions of the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal published in March and April 2007 Amongst other things, in this episode we will be hearing about : : The new consultation on the fees regulations : When information is held on behalf of a public authority : The link between the Enterprise Act and FOI : The disclosure of surveillance information : AND Tony Blair's Christmas card list No Law, Freedom of Information, Information Commissioner 00:15:20 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/27 Welcome to episode 5 of the UK's first monthly Freedom of Information podcast. Ibrahim Hasan guides you through the decisions of the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal published in February 2007 Amongst other things, this month we will be hearing about : the first Practice Recommendation issued by the Information Commissioner : the review of the Records Management Code of Practice : the disclosure of salary information : the release of ASBO information : access to dead peoples' information : the link between the Enterprise Act and FOI : when a request can be treated as vexatious : AND the case of the speeding police bus We also have an interview with Susan Healy of the National Archives and comment and analysis from Tim Turner of Wigan Council. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:59:08 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/27 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/27 No Podcast 00:28:00 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/26 This is the fourth episode of Ibrahim Hasan's monthly podcast program, designed to bring busy public sector practitioners up to date with the latest developments in Freedom of Information(FOI) law, has just been published. This is the only FOI Podcast of its kind in the UK and has been mentioned in The Times (17th Oct 2006). There were almost 1000 downloads of last month's program. Due to the Christmas break, we have a packed program for you this month. Ibrahim discusses the latest FOI developments over the last two months including: : news about the governments fees consultation : access to commercially sensitive information : the application of FOI to the BBC : the vexed question of access to dead peoples' information : MP's expenses claims : access to lists of addresses of council properties : AND whether information about David Beckham can be released There is also comment and analysis from Martin Rossenbaum of the BBC and Elaine Fletcher of Eversheds solicitors. Ibrahim is one of the UK's leading solicitors and trainers on information law (www.informationlaw.org.uk) Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:04:28 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/26 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/26 No Podcast 00:25:54 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/25 This is the third episode of a monthly podcast program, from Ibrahim Hasan, designed to bring busy practitioners up to date with the latest developments in Freedom of Information law. In this episode issue Ibrahim discusses: : The latest news on the government's proposals to change the FOI fees regime : The Information Commissioner's new publication scheme initiative : The latest decision from the Information Tribunal : And the latest decisions from the information Commissioner's Office. More information and previous episodes and scripts can be downloaded at: www.informationlaw.org.uk Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:01:34 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/25 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/25 No Podcast 00:13:54 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/22 This is the second episode of a monthly podcast program, by Ibrahim Hasan (an information law solicitor and trainer), designed to bring busy public sector practitioners up to date with the latest developments in Freedom of Information(FOI) law. This is the only FOI Podcast of its kind in the UK and has been mentioned in The Times (17th Oct 2006). There were almost 1000 downloads of last month's program. In this issue Ibrahim Hasan examines: : The implications of the Government's proposals to change the FOI fees regulations : The Information Commissioner's FOI Progress report : The vexed question of access to information about dead people : Whether details of a compromise agreement are disclosable : And a number of other decisions from the information Commissioner's Office and the Information Tribunal. There are interviews with Maurice Frankel of the Campaign for Freedom of Information and also Ilyas Bulbulia of IBA Solicitors. More details at www.informationlaw.org.uk Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:05:55 +0100 Content http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/22 jellycast http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/22 No Podcast 00:16:05 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/6 This is the first of a monthly series of pod casts by Ibrahim Hasan, solicitor and information law expert. It is designed to bring busy public sector practitioners up to date with the latest developments in Freedom of Information law. This is the first pod cast of it's kind! Ibrahim discusses the past month's decisions from the Information Commissioner's Office and the Information Tribunal and their impact on FOI practice. This is going to be essential listening for lawyers and public sector employees interested in Freedom of Information and related subjects. For more information see www.informationlaw.org.uk Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:07:38 +0100 Ibrahim Hasan discusses the latest cases and decisions from the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal in the area of Freedom of Information. see www.informationlaw.org.uk http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/6 Ibrahim Hasan http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/6 This is the first of a monthly series of pod casts by Ibrahim Hasan, solicitor and information law expert. It is designed to bring busy public sector practitioners up to date with the latest developments in Freedom of Information law. This is the first pod cast of it's kind! Ibrahim discusses the past month's decisions from the Information Commissioner's Office and the Information Tribunal and their impact on FOI practice. This is going to be essential listening for lawyers and public sector employees interested in Freedom of Information and related subjects. For more information see www.informationlaw.org.uk No Freedom of Information, Information Commissioner, Information Tribunal, ICO 00:09:11