Statistical data set
DBS Freedom of Information Log 2021
Monthly log of Freedom of Information requests handled by DBS during 2021.
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
Published 28 April 2021