In a previous post I found out that our personal data was been given to overseas governments for investigation under a special ‘degree’ by Jackie Smith the Home Secretary.
I thought that I would see if I could find out how many of these incidents had occurred in the past by submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Home Office via My Society’s What Do They Know FOI web site.
My question…
Dear Sir or Madam,
With reference to all the current legislation and special certificates in force please tell me how many instances there have been where an individuals personal identification information/data has been exported to any world-wide security/law enforcement agencies for review by their staff.
The reply? A refusal notice using the £600.00 expenses excuse. See the detailed response below.
I have come across the £600.00 rule before when the FOI first came out. But have not had it used in a reply to one of my FOI requests before.
What next, well I refine the question and send a copy of this to my MP – John Redwood using another of My Society’s web sites – Write To Them. Perhaps he might be able to find out more.
Stay tuned for more updates in a few days.
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