Classification: OFFICIAL

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your request for information which has been logged today.

Your request will now be considered and you will receive a response within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Act, subject to the information not being exempt.

If you no longer require the information, please inform us at your earliest convenience.

Kind Regards
Nicole Smith
Disclosure Assistant
Information Management
Digital Policing

Due to significant demand in high risk areas, and the impact of Covid 19, there is likely to be a delay in responding to your request within usual timeframes. Please be assured that we are working hard to prioritise and training additional staff to respond as promptly as possible. If there are exceptional circumstances relating to your request for which it may need to be prioritised, please contact us via email ([email address]) with further details. Whilst you may not receive an immediate response, we will do our best to meet your requirements.

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Classification: OFFICIAL

Good Afternoon,

Please find attached a response in relation to your request:

Rebecca Fawcett

Disclosure Officer

Disclosure Unit

Tel: 01924 296006

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“During the Covid-19 pandemic, resources might have to be diverted away
from business as usual, and there may be a need to prioritise other areas
of work across the organisation.   We ask for your understanding if delays
are experienced when making information requests. Although every effort
will be made to ensure a response is provided as soon as possible, due to
current circumstances delays may be unavoidable.  We apologise for any
inconvenience and will endeavour to process your request as quickly as is
practicable”

The ICO have made a related statement, which can be accessed here:

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