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Cite as: [2020] UKICO IC-47041
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
The complainant has requested information in relation to allegations made against the Chief Executive of the ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ organisation. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 14(1) of the FOIA as a basis for non-disclosure. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DCMS has incorrectly applied section 14(1) of the FOIA to the requested information. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Issue a fresh response to the complainant which is not based on section 14(1) of the FOIA. The public authority must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.FOI 14: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: IC-47041