The use of the Immigration Exemption under the Data Protection Act 2018
the3million made this Freedom of Information request to Swansea University as part of a batch sent to 133 authorities This request has been closed to new correspondence. Contact us if you think it should be reopened.
Dear Swansea University,
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the use of the "immigration exemption" under Schedule 2 Part 1 Paragraph 4 of the Data Protection Act 2018. I ask you to provide me with:
1. The number of subject access requests (Article 15 General Data Protection Regulation) made under the Data Protection Act 2018 in:
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) by 30th September 2020
If feasible, please also provide the number of these requests that were immigration-related presented in the same timeline (2018 - 2019 - 2020).
2. The number of times information was redacted from the response to a subject access request on the basis of Schedule 2 Part 1 Para 4 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (the immigration exemption) in:
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) by 30th September 2020
3. The number of times appeals were made against the restriction in:
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) by 30th September 2020
4. The number of times those appeals were overturned in:
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) by 30th September 2020
Please provide the information in an electronic format most convenient to you.
If you require clarity on the request please do not hesitate to contact me at [email address] and I would be happy to clarify.
Upon locating the requested records, should providing these records for all years exceed the cost limit, please only provide data for 2020 (in the first place) and 2019 (if still within the cost limit). Should that still be too costly, please provide data for the most recent quarter (full three months) of 2020 for which these data are available.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Kuba Jablonowski
the3million research associate
[email address]
Dear Kuba
I write to advise that I am in receipt of your request dated 01/12/2020,
for information relating to the use of the Immigration Exemption under the
Data Protection Act 2018.
This email confirms that your request has now been passed to the
University Compliance Officer who will review the contents of your request
and establish if a) your request is valid under the FOI Act and b) if any
further clarification is required from you to allow us to progress
further.
Should you wish to contact us regarding your request, please quote
reference number 127/20-21 on any correspondence.
Kind Regards
Lisa Hughes
Cynorthwyydd Cydymffurfiaeth y Brifysgol | University Compliance Assistant
(Rhyddid Gwybodaeth / Diogelu Data / Yr Iaith Gymraeg) | (FOI / Data
Protection / The Welsh Language)
Swyddfa’r Is-Ganghellor | Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Adeilad yr Abaty | Abbey Building
Prifysgol Abertawe| Swansea University
Parc Singleton| Singleton Park
SA2 8PP
Ffon/Tel: 01792 513749
e-bost/Email: [1][email address]
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Dear Kuba
Your request has been considered under the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 and our response is attached.
I trust this information is of assistance to you but please contact me if
you have any questions in relation to this response.
If you are dissatisfied with the University’s determination of your
application you may in the first instance request an internal review by
contacting Mrs Bev Buckley (Information Compliance Manager)
[1][email address]
Please click on the link below for further information in relation to the
Freedom of Information Appeals process.
[2]https://www.swansea.ac.uk/about-us/compl...
Kind Regards
Lisa Hughes
Cynorthwyydd Cydymffurfiaeth y Brifysgol | University Compliance Assistant
(Rhyddid Gwybodaeth / Diogelu Data / Yr Iaith Gymraeg) | (FOI / Data
Protection / The Welsh Language)
Swyddfa’r Is-Ganghellor | Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Adeilad yr Abaty | Abbey Building
Prifysgol Abertawe| Swansea University
Parc Singleton| Singleton Park
SA2 8PP
Ffon/Tel: 01792 513749
e-bost/Email: [3][email address]
[4]cid:image001.png@01D411FC.72331C50
Rhowch wybod i ni os hoffech dderbyn eich gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg. Rydym yn
croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg. Ni fydd gohebu yn Gymraeg
yn arwain at oedi. | Let us know if you would like to receive
correspondence in Welsh. We welcome correspondence in Welsh or English.
Corresponding in Welsh will not lead to a delay.
Peidiwch ag argraffu'r e-bost hwn oni bai fod gwir angen gwneud hynny |
Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to
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fwriadwyd a ddylai ei ddarllen. Os derbynioch y neges mewn camgymeriad,
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are confidential and for the intended recipient only. If you have received
this message in error, please inform the sender and delete the message
Mae Prifysgol Abertawe yn elusen gofrestredig. Rhif.1138342 | Swansea
University is a registered charity. No. 1138342
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