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Can councils charge for emails?
Public bodies can already charge for some information requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, especially if they are very complex or time-consuming. If AI clog continues to overwhelm resources, it's possible councils could extend these charges to cover more types of communication, or to deter frivolous requests.
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