Transcription of Dealing with vexatious requests (section 14) - ICO
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ICO lo Dealing with vexatious requests ( section 14). Freedom of Information Act Contents Introduction .. 3. Overview .. 3. What FOIA says .. 4. Application of section 14(1) .. 5. The meaning of vexatious .. 6. Identifying potentially vexatious requests .. 7. Dealing with requests that are patently vexatious .. 9. Dealing with less clear cut cases .. 10. Determining whether the request is likely to cause a disproportionate or unjustified level of disruption, irritation or distress .. 10. Assessing purpose and value .. 11. Considering whether the purpose and value justifies the impact on the public authority .. 13. Taking into account context and history .. 15. Burdensome requests .. 17. requests where collating the requested information will impose a significant burden .. 18. requests which would impose a grossly oppressive burden but are not covered by the section 12 cost limits.
Dealing with vexatious requests (section 14) 20151218 Version: 1.3 4 Although not appropriate in every case, it may be worth considering whether a more conciliatory approach could help
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