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“They are failing their residents.” – ICO takes action against Croydon Council for failing to respond to Freedom of Information requests

Council hit with enforcement notice for “repeated, systemic” failures on information law “No discernible improvement” after previous concerns raised Council could be found in contempt of court if failures persist The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an enforcement notice to Croydon Council for its poor handling of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. On 26 September 2022, the Information Commissioner directed Croydon Council to improve its compliance with the FOIA. The Council promised improvements, and the Commissioner agreed to assess the Council’s progress after Easter…

Coinbase demands SEC respond to rulemaking petition

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Coinbase is moving to gain an advantage in its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto exchange has responded to the commission’s request for an additional 120 days to reply to its rulemaking petition by filing a solid response in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, announced the filing, emphasizing that the crypto exchange cannot wait until next week’s deadline to…

SEC Requests Extension to Respond to Coinbase Regulation Request

The crypto industry and market participants, including Coinbase, require clear guidance to navigate compliance obligations effectively and ensure regulatory alignment. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a four-month extension to respond to the request for regulatory clarity regarding crypto made by Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). The exchange which alongside Binance was sued by the market regulator over its failure to register its staking-as-a-service offering under securities law, had initially requested clarification on several key regulatory issues, aiming to enhance transparency and compliance within the rapidly…

SEC asks for more time to respond to Coinbase call for crypto clarity

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The United States securities regulator has asked for four more months to provide a response to Coinbase’s request for crypto regulatory clarity. In a June 13 letter submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it needs an additional 120 days to reply to Coinbase’s request that it adopt new rules and provide further clarity on the laws governing crypto. The letter was in response to the court’s June 6 order to the SEC which asked the regulator to address…

US court orders SEC to respond to Coinbase’s rulemaking petition

US court has directed the SEC to address Coinbase’s rulemaking petition within a week, as the crypto exchange seeks regulatory clarity for digital assets amidst an ongoing lawsuit and heightened enforcement actions against market participants. The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has issued a significant order that compels the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify its stance on a rulemaking petition submitted by leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.  Coinbase had earlier filed a challenge under the administrative procedure act, seeking to prompt the SEC to respond…

ICO takes action against both Plymouth City Council and Norfolk County Council for failing to respond to information access requests

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded two councils that have failed to respond to the public when asked for personal information held about them – known as a Subject Access Request (SAR). Both Plymouth City Council and Norfolk County Council repeatedly failed to meet the legal deadline of one to three months for responding to a SAR. The ICO has issued a reprimand to both councils, instructing them to take steps to ensure that the public receive their personal information within the statutory period. Following enquiries, the ICO found…

ICO takes action against Shropshire Council for failing to respond to Freedom of Information requests

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an enforcement notice to Shropshire Council for its poor handling of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. Following enquiries made by the ICO, the council confirmed it had a weak FOI request handling system, with individual service areas responsible for recording and collating their own FOI requests. The council said it had plans to clear its backlog of FOI requests by the end of March, but still had 143 unanswered requests towards the end of April. The oldest unanswered request…