FOI_8585

Internal Reference Number: FOI_8585

Date Request Received: 14/04/2025 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 28/04/2025 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Use of NDAs and Settlement Agreements

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: I am writing to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please include any available breakdowns by department, staff role, or type of claim where possible. For the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025: How many Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), also referred to as confidentiality clauses were signed with staff (current or former) by your organisation?

Answer To Question 1: None - There were no NDAs in this period

Question Number 2: Of those NDAs, how many were part of settlement agreements related to: a) Complaints of bullying or harassment b) Complaints of discrimination (on any protected characteristic) c) Whistleblowing d) Other reasons (please specify if possible)

Answer To Question 2: N/A

Question Number 3: What was the total amount of money paid out in settlement agreements that contained NDAs?

Answer To Question 3: N/A

Question Number 4: What is the highest individual settlement amount paid in this period as part of a settlement agreement that contained an NDA?

Answer To Question 4: N/A

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