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Freedom of Information Act

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Georgyporky · 14/12/2023 18:53

I've tried to find details of the timescale for receiving data requested under the FoI Act, but can't find it.
Specifically, I asked the Passport Office for details of all passports issued to me.

Do they have to supply the info within x days/weeks ?
Thank you.

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PixiePirate · 14/12/2023 18:54

That comes under a Subject Access Request rather than FOI.

https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/your-right-to-get-copies-of-your-data/

Makinglists · 14/12/2023 18:57

30 days for SARs (data protection requests) but can be extended to 90 days for large, complex cases.

FoI requests for non personal info should be completed in 20 days.

Georgyporky · 15/12/2023 17:51

Thanks to both of you.

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