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Norfolk County Council – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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Norfolk County Council received a reprimand for not responding to many requests for information on time. Out of 511 requests, they only answered 260 within the required timeframe. This matters because it shows the importance of timely communication with the public.
What happened
Norfolk County Council failed to respond to 251 out of 511 information requests on time.
Who was affected
People who submitted information requests to Norfolk County Council were affected by the delays.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office noted that Norfolk County Council did not meet statutory response times for information requests.
Why this matters
This reprimand highlights the need for local councils to improve their response times to information requests. Other councils should take note to avoid similar issues.
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Norfolk County Council has only responded to 260 out of 511 SARs it received within the statutory timescales from 6 April 2021 to 6 April 2022.
Outcome
Reprimand
A formal reprimand: the DPA found a violation and issued a formal censure.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Norfolk County Council in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
5 May 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Norfolk County Council - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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