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 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:05:45 +0100 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/files/Picture1_0.jpg 144 108 http://www.informationlaw.org.uk Ibrahim Hasan Ibrahim Hasan ih@informationlaw.org.uk No No A discussion of the latest Freedom of Information Act decisions of the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal This is 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. 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 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 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/35 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/35 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 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/34 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/34 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 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/33 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/33 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 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/32 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/32 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, 26 Nov 2007 06:19:18 +0000 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/31 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/31 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 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:50:16 +0100 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/30 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/30 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 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:00:35 +0100 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/29 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/29 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 Fri, 11 May 2007 19:13:55 +0100 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/28 Education Ibrahim Hasan http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/28 Ibrahim Hasan 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, 02 Apr 2007 08:03:41 +0100 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/27 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/27 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) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:25:22 +0000 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/26 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/26 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 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:33:38 +0000 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/25 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/25 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 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:13:47 +0000 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/22 http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/22 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, 02 Oct 2006 16:24:55 +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 Education Ibrahim Hasan http://informationlaw.jellycast.com/node/6 Ibrahim Hasan 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