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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/242852.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 242852

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Oxford Direct Services Ltd

The complainant has requested, from Oxford Direct Services Limited (‘ODSL’), information relating to its implementation of furlough. ODSL refused the request under sections 40(2) – third party personal data, 43(2) – commercial interests, and 36(2)(b) and (c) – effective conduct of public affairs, of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that ODSL was correct to apply section 40(2) to withhold relevant information, however it was not correct to apply section 43(2) and section 36(2)(b) or (c) as its basis for refusing to provide any of the requested information. The Commissioner requires ODSL to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. To disclose the information withheld under section 43(2) and section 36(2).

FOI 43(2): Complaint upheld FOI 40(2): Complaint not upheld FOI 36: Complaint upheld

Decision notice: 242852