Statistical data set

DBS Freedom of Information Log 2021

Monthly log of Freedom of Information requests handled by DBS during 2021.

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As of 2021, this information is no longer published.

The below table details the monthly Freedom of Information requests handled by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Month Volume received Number of responses issued Percentage completed within legal requirements
January 2021 11 6 100%
February 2021 16 19 100%
March 2021 12 10 100%

*In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, requests should be handled within 20 working days. Extensions may be applied in certain cases. This table shows:

  • the volume of Freedom of Information requests received by DBS each month
  • the number of responses issued by DBS each month
  • the percentage of requests compliant with the legal requirement to respond within FOI parameters

To submit a request for information please contact DBSFOI@dbs.gov.uk, or write to:

Disclosure and Barring Service
Freedom of Information Team
Private Office
Shannon Court
Liverpool
L3 1QY

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Published 28 April 2021