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BBC

The complainant made a request for information relating to Kevin Bakhurst, Director of Ofcom and any potential role at the BBC and in particular the role of Director of BBC News. BBC refused to confirm or deny whether the requested information was held under section 40(5B)(a)(i) FOIA. The Commissioner considers that the BBC incorrectly applied section 40(5B)(a)(i) FOIA. The Commissioner requires the public authority to issue a fresh response, which must confirm or deny whether the requested information is held, and either disclose the requested information or issue a valid refusal notice compliant with section 17 of the FOIA.

FOI 40: Complaint upheld

Decision notice: ic-159749