The complainant requested from North Yorkshire County Council a copy of a report regarding an allegation against a councillor. The council withheld the report under section 40(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. These exemptions relate to personal information and confidential information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the information should be withheld using section 40(2). The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken.
Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 40 – Complaint Not upheld
Citations:
[2013] UKICO FS50481062
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information
Updated: 10 June 2022; Ref: scu.528496
