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UK city of Bristol given deadline to resolve overdue data requests

( September 24, 2025, 15:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Bristol City Council has been ordered to clear a backlog of data requests after the UK privacy regulator found it had failed to comply with legal obligations. Under an enforcement notice published Wednesday, the Information Commissioner’s Office asked the council to resolve overdue subject access requests dating back to 2022 within 30 days, notify individuals affected by delays, and provide weekly updates to the watchdog. The enforcement notice — which doesn’t include a monetary penalty, but warns that non-compliance could trigger fines — said the council must make significant changes within 12 months. Statement follows. Enforcement notice attached....

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