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ICO Do Not Agree With Plans For A PATI Fee
[Updated] The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] said they “reject a fee that will create a barrier to public access to information and make Bermuda an outlier in the international community.” This follows after it was announced that the “Government will implement a nominal fee for PATI requests that are not from private... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner’s ‘Monthly Roundup’
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released the latest edition of their ‘Monthly Roundup.’ The ICO said, “The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] welcomes you to the latest issue of our Monthly Roundup. The ICO is an independent public office that promotes and enforces the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act 2010 in Bermuda. “The... Read more of this article
PATI Decisions: Savvy, Gaming & Customs Duty
The Acting Information Commissioner issued three decisions regarding the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Finance Headquarters, and Bermuda Gaming Commission. Decision 28/2022, The Cabinet Office [PDF] Decision 29/2022, Ministry of Finance Headquarters [PDF] Decision 30/2022, Bermuda Gaming Commission [PDF] A spokesperson said, “On 16 December 2022,... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Government House
The Information Commissioner issued Decision 27/2022 in regards to the Office of the Governor. A spokesperson said, “On 17 November 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 27/2022, Office of the Governor [Government House]. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request to inspect Government House’s records... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner Issues Two Decisions
The Information Commissioner issued two decisions regarding the Department of Public Lands and Buildings and the Department of Immigration. A spokesperson said, “On 26 October 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 25/2022, Department of Public Lands and Buildings [Public Lands and Buildings]. The Applicant had submitted a public access... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Department Of Education
The Information Commissioner issued Decision 24/2022 in regards to the Department of Education. A spokesperson said, “On 7 October 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 24/2022, Department of Education [Department]. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request that was transferred to the Department and sought... Read more of this article
David Northcott Wins 2022 ICO Award
David Northcott, Information Officer for the Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters, has won the 2022 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez formally announced the recipient of the 2022 Information Commissioner’s Award for Information Officers. This is the... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner’s ‘Monthly Roundup’
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released the latest edition of their ‘Monthly Roundup.’ The ICO said, “The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] welcomes you to the latest issue of our Monthly Roundup. The ICO is an independent public office that promotes and enforces the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act 2010 in Bermuda.... Read more of this article
ICO Decision: Ministry Of Economy & Labour HQ
The Acting Information Commissioner issued Decision 23/2022 in regards to the Ministry of Economy and Labour Headquarters. A spokesperson said, “On 29 August 2022, the Acting Information Commissioner issued Decision 23/2022, Ministry of Economy and Labour Headquarters [Ministry Headquarters]. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information... Read more of this article
ICO Decision: Office Of Parliamentary Registrar
The Information Commissioner issued Decision 22/2022 in regards to the Office of the Parliamentary Registrar. A spokesperson said, “On 26 August 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 22/2022, Office of the Parliamentary Registrar [Parliamentary Registry]. The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request in March... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Govt House’s PATI Response
The Information Commissioner issued Decision 21/2022 in regards to the Office of the Governor. A spokesperson said, “On 23 August 2022, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 21/2022, Office of the Governor [Government House]. This Decision considered Government House’s response to an applicant’s request for a copy of any employment settlement... Read more of this article
PATI Brochure Now Available In Portuguese
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has a newly published a ‘How to Make a PATI Request’ brochure, now readily available in Portuguese. A spokesperson said, “The brochure outlines how all Bermudians and residents can make requests for public records from Bermuda’s public authorities, under the Public Access to Information [PATI]... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner’s ‘Monthly Roundup’
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] has released the latest edition of their ‘Monthly Roundup.’ The ICO said, “The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] welcomes you to the latest issue of our Monthly Roundup. The ICO is an independent public office that promotes and enforces the Public Access to Information [PATI] Act 2010 in Bermuda.... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Public Lands & Buildings Dept
The Information Commissioner issued Decision 20/2022 in regards to the Department of Public Lands and Buildings. A spokesperson said, “The Applicant had submitted a public access to information [PATI] request for a copy of the title deed of Tudor Farms, an extensive area zoned as Agricultural Service and Open Space Reserve that was purchased by the... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner Issues Two Decisions
The Information Commissioner issued two decisions, one on records pertaining to Ministry of Health Headquarters, as well as Department of Communications. A spokesperson said, “On 3 August, the Information Commissioner issued Decision 18/2022, Ministry of Health, and Decision 19/2022, Department of Communications. “In Decision 18/2022, the Information... Read more of this article
ICO Redesigned Website To Go Live On Friday
The Information Commissioner’s Office [ICO] announced that its redesigned website, ico.bm, will go live on Friday [July 15]. A spokesperson said, “The ICO’s website continues to include the Information Commissioner’s decisions, public authorities’ Information Statements, ICO guidances, policies and procedures, work dashboards and other ICO... Read more of this article
