24 October 2017, Local government (District council)
The complainant has requested information with regards to the departure of a Headteacher. The council provided a resignation letter but refused to provide any further information relying on section 40(2) of the FOIA – Third party personal Data. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was correct to rely on section 40(2) of the FOIA to refuse to provide any further information within the scope of the request. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.
FOI 40: Not upheld