tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post998934063308724861..comments2023-11-18T08:59:54.598+00:00Comments on Carmarthenshire Planning Problems and more: Undertakings and Filming FoI Response...caebrwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17233902574832152764noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-64127774969531596502011-07-20T15:57:09.654+01:002011-07-20T15:57:09.654+01:00The reason many councils don't worry too much ...The reason many councils don't worry too much about the 20 day limit is that, unless they develop a lengthy track record of not responding through people complaining to the ICO, they will only get a polite letter to tell them off.<br /><br />So, it's important to refer non-compliance to the ICO immediately. 20 days, after all, is a maximum, not a target.<br /><br />Carmarthernshire applied my initials to their FoIA reference number, which could have been personal data. I protested, because it isn't necessary to use people's initials in order to ascribe a reference number. They claim to have removed the initials now.<br /><br />It's up to us to hold them to the law, especially if they demonstrate a contemptuous attitude.Photonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137649851898638015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-20195320763758623732011-07-20T10:49:58.112+01:002011-07-20T10:49:58.112+01:00I can say that there have been a few councils who ...I can say that there have been a few councils who failed to respond within 20 working days to FOI requests I've sent.<br /><br />Most who have replied only refere to standing orders, which asume that filming is disruptive behaviour. Most allow filming at the discretion of the chairperson/mayor, but cannot provide any criteria used to assess whether someone get permission to film or not. I can only assume that the default answer would be "No".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-55489249674603277822011-07-20T10:19:20.466+01:002011-07-20T10:19:20.466+01:00I have also asked what, if any, the timescales are...I have also asked what, if any, the timescales are for the "unless and until" review. No response.<br /><br />I have asked them to do away with the intrusive and demeaning new procedures for people wishing to go the public gallery, not least because they are deterring people from exercising their democratic rights. No response.<br /><br />I have also pointed out to them that the abolition of recorded voting in committees removes our democratic right to know how councillors vote on specific issues. It may, after all, affect the way we cast OUR votes in elections. No response.Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-75683727417120280862011-07-20T07:23:31.492+01:002011-07-20T07:23:31.492+01:00Week late? Broke the law then, didn't they? ...Week late? Broke the law then, didn't they? <br /><br />We'll see what comes up re: Health and Safety FoIA request very soon...Photonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137649851898638015noreply@blogger.com