FOI request detail

Private security contractors

Request ID: FOI-3059-2324
Date published: 01 December 2023

You asked

I would like the list of approved securiry contractors that TFL have contacted to man guard the ULEZ camera vans. im trying to request a subject access request for data the securiry team have obtain on body worn cameras from the contractor company but no details are available.

We answered

Our ref: FOI-3059-2324/GH
 
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 26 November 2023 asking for information about ULEZ security.
 
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.
TfL has deployed mobile units as part of our extensive camera network to support the effective operation of the ULEZ scheme. Licensed security workers are used to support the mobile ANPR cameras as required.
In accordance with the EIR, we are not obliged to supply the name of the company providing this service as it is subject to a statutory exception to the right of access to information under regulations R12(5)(a) – international relations, defence, national security & public safety (in this instance, specifically public safety).
The full rationale for the use of the aforementioned regulations is explained in more detail in a published response to a previous information request which is available on our website here: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-2494-2324

You can submit a Subject Access Request to TfL via the following page of our website:
 
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/privacy-and-cookies/access-your-data
 
If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Graham Hurt
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

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