Hackney Council in wrangle with UK data watchdog after refusing to answer questions on 2020 cyber attack
Information Commissioner looking into the Town Hall’s failure to respond to Freedom of Information request
Information Commissioners' Office
Leader — A clear case for transparency
If it is news-worthy enough for the press team to put together a council response – the public should be informed
Watchdog backs Hackney Citizen over Freedom of Information ‘fishing expedition’
Council says releasing ‘if asked’ press releases is ‘vexatious’ request which relies cynically on pot luck