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Returning Officers

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 1 May 2025UIN 47263

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Information Commissioner has produced guidance on the inclusion of local Electoral Returning Officers within the definition of local authorities for the Re-use of Public Sector Information.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Re-Use of Public Sector Information (RPSI) Regulations 2015 apply to public sector bodies in the UK, including local authorities. The ICO has produced guidance on the RPSI, which can be accessed on its website and includes details about the scope of the legislation. The National Archives also has detailed guidance available on its website.

The ICO does not have specific plans to update this guidance.

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