The complainant requested from HMRC copies of messages sent by any mobile phone-based applications between three individuals over a specified period. HMRC refused to comply with the request citing section 40(2) (third party personal data) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that HMRC correctly applied section 40(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.
FOI 40(2): Complaint not upheld
Citations:
[2022] UKICO ic-134026
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 07 June 2022; Ref: scu.677817