Information request
Our reference: 36555774
Your reference: [FOI #835022 email]

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Dear [Name Removed] 
Freedom of Information Act 2000
 
Thank you for your request for information that was received on 20
February 2022 concerning :-
 
Dear Birmingham City Council,

1. Have you hired private investigators? If yes, how many?

2. How much did it cost?

3. How many people were investigated?

4. How many of them were BAME, Muslim, women, under 40?

Yours faithfully,

[Name Removed]..
 
We are dealing with your request under the Freedom of Information Act
2000 and we aim to send a response by 18 March 2022.
 
In some case, a fee may be payable. If we decide a fee is payable, we will
send you a fee notice and we will require you to pay the fee before
proceeding with your request.
 
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 may restrict the release of some or
all of the information you have requested. We will carry out an assessment
and if any exemptions apply to some or all of the information then we
might not provide that information to you. We will inform you if this is
the case and advise you of your rights to request an internal review and
to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.
 
We will also advise you if we cannot provide you with the information
requested for any other reason together with the reason(s) why and details
of how you may appeal (if appropriate).
 
Yours faithfully
 
 
Tina Danks
Business Support Officer
Adult Social Care

[email address]
 
 
 
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Dear [Name Removed] 

Freedom of Information Act 2018 – Request for Information

Thank you for your request seeking information regarding: Private
Investigators BAME.

Unfortunately, this request is too imprecise to allow us to act on it, and
accordingly, we are unable to process your request.

We would be obliged if you could please confirm if your request can be
rephrased to allow us to locate the information that you are seeking.

1)   Please define private investigator? 

2)   Over what timescale? 

As soon as we receive your revised request, we will respond within 20
working days. If we have not received a response after 90 days we will
close the request. In this instance we will close the record on 22/05/2022

If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may ask for an internal
review by officers not involved in the handling of this original request.
Please contact Birmingham City Council’s central FOI Team at this address:

Information Governance Team

Performance and Information (WS)

PO Box 16366

Birmingham

B2 2YY

                                                                                
Tel: 0121 303 4876
                                                                                
email: [1][email address]

After that, if you are not satisfied with the Council’s decision you may
apply to the Information Commissioner for an independent review at this
address:

The Information Commissioner

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Tel: 01625
545700                                                              Web:
[2]www.ico.org.uk

Regards

Governance & Compliance

Digital & Customer Services, Council Management Directorate

Birmingham City Council

Email: [3][email address]

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unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by
Birmingham City Council for reasons of security and for monitoring
internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking
software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely
those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of
Birmingham City Council. We cannot guarantee that this message or any
attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended.

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Dear [Name Removed] 

Freedom of Information Act 2018 – Request for Information

Thank you for your request seeking information regarding: Private
Investigators BAME.

Unfortunately, this request is too imprecise to allow us to act on it, and
accordingly, we are unable to process your request.

We would be obliged if you could please confirm if your request can be
rephrased to allow us to locate the information that you are seeking.

1. Have you hired private investigators? If yes, how many?
Does this question relate to private investigators (self-employed or
provided by external organisations) engaged to investigate employees of
the city council as part of a formal HR process (discipline/grievance
etc)?

As soon as we receive your revised request, we will respond within 20
working days. If we have not received a response after 90 days we will
close the request. In this instance we will close the record on 05/06/2022

If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may ask for an internal
review by officers not involved in the handling of this original request.
Please contact Birmingham City Council’s central FOI Team at this address:

Information Governance Team

Performance and Information (WS)

PO Box 16366

Birmingham

B2 2YY

           Tel: 0121 303 4876                              email:
[1][email address]

After that, if you are not satisfied with the Council’s decision you may
apply to the Information Commissioner for an independent review at this
address:

The Information Commissioner

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Tel: 01625
545700                                                              Web:
[2]www.ico.org.uk

Birmingham City Council The information contained within this e-mail (and
any attachment) sent by Birmingham City Council is confidential and may be
legally privileged. It is intended only for the named recipient or entity
to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please
accept our apologies and notify the sender immediately. Unauthorised
access, use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted and may be
unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by
Birmingham City Council for reasons of security and for monitoring
internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking
software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely
those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of
Birmingham City Council. We cannot guarantee that this message or any
attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended.

References

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Information request
Our reference: 36555774
Your reference: [FOI #835022 email]

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Dear [Name Removed] 
Thank you for your request for information received on 7 March 2022.
 
Please find attached our response to your request.
 
Yours faithfully
Digital and Customer Service
 
 
 
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NOTE: Please do not edit the subject line when replying to this email.
 
 
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL DISCLAIMER This email contains proprietary
confidential information some or all of which may be legally privileged
and/or subject to the provisions of privacy legislation. It is intended
solely for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, an
addressing or transmission error has misdirected this e-mail; you must not
use, disclose, copy, print or disseminate the information contained within
this e-mail. Please notify the author immediately by replying to this
email. Any views expressed in this email are those of the individual
sender, except where the sender specifically states these to be the views
of Birmingham City Council. This email has been scanned for all viruses
and all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure that no viruses
are present. Birmingham City Council cannot accept responsibility for any
loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments.
Birmingham City Council The information contained within this e-mail (and
any attachment) sent by Birmingham City Council is confidential and may be
legally privileged. It is intended only for the named recipient or entity
to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please
accept our apologies and notify the sender immediately. Unauthorised
access, use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted and may be
unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by
Birmingham City Council for reasons of security and for monitoring
internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking
software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely
those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of
Birmingham City Council. We cannot guarantee that this message or any
attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended.