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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/242779.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 242779
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Department for Work and Pensions
The complainant has requested ‘data and insight into customers’ top areas of concern’. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) withheld some of the requested information under section 36, prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs. DWP confirmed that within the withheld information there was personal data that would also be exempt under section 40(2) and 44(1)(a). The complainant confirmed that they were content for DWP to redact the personal data. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 36, prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs, is engaged but that the public interest favours disclosure. The Commissioner requires DWP to disclose the withheld information with the exception of the information highlighted as being exempt under section 40(2) and 44(1)(a). 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 36: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 242779