Surrey Police receives ICO enforcement notice for FOI request backlog and low compliance.

Surrey Police has received an enforcement notice from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) due to a significant backlog in Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, with one dating back over two years. The compliance rate has dropped from 69% to 54%. The police must submit an action plan within 30 days to address the issue or face potential contempt of court. Timely FOI responses are essential for public trust and transparency, according to the ICO.

September 13, 2024
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