The complainant requested a copy of the DVLA’s vehicle database. The DVLA relied on section 12(1) of the Act in refusing the request. The Commissioner has investigated, and has found that the work that would be required to obtain the requested information would exceed the cost limit and that the public authority was correct in relying on section 12(1). He has also found that the public authority has complied with its obligations under section 16(1). The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.
Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 12 – Complaint Not upheld, FOI 16 – Complaint Not upheld
References: [2011] UKICO FS50345802
Links: Bailii
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Last Update: 25 October 2020; Ref: scu.530538