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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/230594.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 230594
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Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
The complainant has requested information from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (‘DSIT’) regarding its Counter Disinformation Unit (‘CDU’). DSIT refused the request, citing section 36(2)(c) (Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 36(2) (c) is engaged, however the balance of the public interest is in favour of disclosing the requested information. The Commissioner requires DSIT to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation:- • Provide the complainant with a copy of the information which it has withheld on the basis of section 36(2)(c) of FOIA. DSIT must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of the 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 FOIA and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.FOI 36: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 230594