This module is about how well a public authority is currently performing in their application of section 12. It provides an opportunity to reflect on how often the application of section 12 is upheld internally within a public authority and by the ICO.
When assessing your public authority as good, adequate or unsatisfactory against the criteria, it is important that you take a proportionate approach based on your individual organisation. You should take into account all relevant factors, including the number of requests you receive and your organisational structure. It is up to you to record your rating and provide rationale for this when building an action plan.
Criteria
Good:
An internal quality check upholds the majority of applications of section 12.
An internal review upholds the majority of applications of section 12.
The majority of applications of section 12 do not rely on it being cited for the first time during the Commissioner's investigation.
The ICO upholds the majority of applications of section 12.
Adequate:
An internal quality check generally upholds applications of section 12.
An internal review generally upholds applications of section 12.
Applications of section 12 do not generally rely on it being claimed for the first time during the Commissioner's investigation.
The ICO generally upholds applications of section 12.
Unsatisfactory:
An internal quality check rarely upholds applications of section 12.
An internal review rarely upholds applications of section 12.
Applications of section 12 usually rely on it being claimed for the first time during the Commissioner's investigation.
The ICO rarely upholds applications of section 12.