The complainant requested information relating to firearm permits granted to individuals with criminal convictions. The Northern Ireland Office (the NIO) provided some information, but refused to disclose the remainder under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 as it comprised sensitive personal data, disclosure of which would be unfair. The Commissioner considers that the exemption at section 40(2) is engaged in this case in relation to some of the withheld information; however he considers that some information can be disclosed as it does not engage the section 40(2) exemption. The Commissioner requires the NIO to disclose this information to the complainant.
Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 10 – Complaint Upheld, FOI 40 – Complaint Partly Upheld
Citations:
[2011] UKICO FS50299060
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Information
Updated: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.530377
