How to say “Politely reject unsolicited information” professionally

Level 1: Thank you for sharing this information. While I appreciate you keeping me informed, this particular update doesn't directly align with my current project priorities or scope of work. I'll focus on the items we've already discussed.

Level 2: I've received this information, and I understand the intent behind sharing it. Given my current commitments, I recommend directing this to [Colleague's Name/Department] as it falls more within their operational purview for assessment and action.

Level 3: Understood. I've logged this data point, though I note it doesn't appear on our Q3 OKR matrix or the latest RACI chart for my role. Perhaps we can revisit its relevance during our next resource allocation meeting, pending a formal scope amendment.

Level 4: I appreciate the information, but I need to clarify that this falls outside my defined scope and current deliverables. Integrating this would necessitate reprioritizing existing tasks, potentially impacting our agreed-upon deadlines for [Project Name].

Level 5: Not my circus.

Level 1: Thank you for sharing this additional information. We will review it in the context of our current project scope and objectives. Should there be a direct impact or opportunity, we'll reach out to discuss further.

Level 2: We appreciate you providing this context. To ensure efficient progress, we'll continue to prioritize items explicitly outlined in our Statement of Work (SOW) for the current phase. Any new information will be logged for future consideration.

Level 3: Received. This will be added to the backlog of 'interesting data points' for potential integration into the Q4 'wishlist' sprint, pending budget reallocation and a formal change request approval process. We remain committed to the deliverables specified in our signed MSA.

Level 4: While we value your input, this information extends beyond the agreed-upon scope of our current engagement. Incorporating it would require a formal change request, which may impact timelines and incur additional costs.

Level 5: Pay for it.

Level 1: Thanks for sending this over. I've noted it, but my current focus is on [Project Name]. If this becomes directly relevant to our shared objectives, please let me know.

Level 2: I've received this, thank you. For anything not directly related to our shared project milestones, I recommend documenting it in our [Shared Knowledge Base/Jira] so others can access it if needed without direct email chains.

Level 3: Got it. I'll file this under 'miscellaneous data points' in my personal archive, alongside other non-actionable intelligence. Perhaps we can discuss its integration into the official project brief during our next 3-hour sync, if time permits after the actual work is reviewed.

Level 4: I appreciate you sharing, but I need to be clear that this information isn't directly actionable for my responsibilities. Please ensure any future communications directly relate to my defined role to help me manage my priorities effectively.

Level 5: Read the room.