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Cite as: [2018] UKICO fs50681297
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
The complainant has requested information on a complete and up-to-date list of all business (non-residential) property rates data held by the council. The council disclosed the majority of the information but applied section 31(1)(a) to information on whether properties were occupied or not. It argued that disclosing this information would prejudice the prevention of crime as it would provide details which would facilitate criminal activity. It also applied sections 40(2) (personal data) and section 41 (information provided in confidence). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was not correct to apply the exemptions in section 31(1)(a), 40(2) and section 41.The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. To disclose the information to the complainant.FOI 31: Complaint upheld FOI 40: Complaint upheld FOI 41: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: fs50681297