AI floods public bodies with complaints and information requests

Aug 24, 2026 · Issue 4 · 1 source, 1 article

AI-generated complaints and information requests are burdening British public bodies. The ICO has issued guidance because the load can put pressure on freedom of information (FOI) teams.

Who is affected and how

compliance specialist

Public bodies need to set up a procedure for handling mass requests generated with AI.

citizen

Requests prepared with AI must also meet the procedural rules.

Sources

• AI flooding public bodies with complaints and requestsbbc.com · Aug 24, 2026

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