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Sheffield Hallam University (Decision Notice) [2013] UKICO FS50454677 (21 January 2013)
Summary: The complainant made a freedom of information request to Sheffield Hallam University for a list of the workplace email addresses of all its staff. The University refused the request under the exemption in section 36(2)(c) of FOIA (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs). The Commissioner has investigated the complaint and found that section 36(2)(c) is engaged and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosure. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken. This decision notice is currently under appeal to the Information Tribunal. This decision notice is currently under appeal to the Information Tribunal.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 36 - Complaint Not upheld