The complainant has requested information relating to an acoustic sound test. Horsham District Council confirmed that information was withheld under regulation 12(5)(b) of the Environmental Information Regulations. The complainant disputed the application of this exception. The Commissioner’s decision is that regulation 12(5)(b) is not engaged. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the withheld information, ensuring that any personal data is redacted in accordance with the Council’s obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.
EIR 12(5)(b): Upheld
Citations:
[2017] UKICO FER0663547
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information
Updated: 09 February 2022; Ref: scu.602302
