6th March 2026

John Edwards
Information Commissioner
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Dear Mr Edwards,

Subject: Outstanding Subject Access Requests and Formal Complaint – Philip Marsh / Alex Goantis

I write further to my previous correspondence with your office regarding three outstanding Subject Access Requests (SARs) submitted to the Information Commissioner’s Office and the associated complaint concerning the conduct of ICO staff.

Despite the statutory obligations imposed by the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, these requests remain unresolved.

The SARs relate to the handling of my cases and internal communications concerning my dealings with the ICO, including the conduct of Mr Philip Marsh and matters arising from my formal complaint concerning Mr Alex Ganotis.

For clarity, the position is as follows:

  1. Three Subject Access Requests remain outstanding.
    These SARs were submitted to the ICO in accordance with Article 15 UK GDPR and seek disclosure of all personal data held by the ICO relating to my cases.
  2. Mr Philip Marsh has asserted that these matters have already been dealt with.
    However, this assertion is plainly incorrect. The ICO has not provided the complete disclosure required under the legislation.
  3. The ICO has a statutory duty to respond within the required time limits.
    Failure to provide the requested personal data, or to provide a lawful exemption explaining why such data cannot be disclosed, places the ICO in breach of its own regulatory obligations.
  4. Complaint concerning Mr Alex Ganotis.
    I have also raised a complaint regarding the conduct and potential conflict of interest involving Mr Goantis, who held senior responsibilities within the ICO while simultaneously occupying a leadership role within Stockport Council. The matters raised are serious and require a transparent and independent response.

The current situation leaves me in the extraordinary position of having to pursue the Information Commissioner’s Office itself for compliance with the legislation it is responsible for enforcing.

I therefore request that you personally review this matter and ensure that:

• The three outstanding SARs are properly processed and responded to in full.
• The ICO confirms precisely what personal data it holds relating to me.
• A formal response is provided to my complaint concerning Mr Alex Goantis.

If this matter cannot be resolved promptly, I will have no alternative but to pursue further remedies, including escalation to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and other appropriate oversight bodies.

I trust that the ICO will now bring this matter to a conclusion without further delay.

Yours sincerely,

Alan M Dransfield

Sincerely,



Alan M Dransfield