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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2024/253669.html
Cite as: [2024] UKICO 253669
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Department for Work and Pensions
The complainant has requested information regarding a data sharing Memorandum of Understanding between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local authorities. DWP refused to disclose the requested information, relying on sections 24(1), National Security, and section 31(1)(a), the prevention or detection of crime. The Commissioner’s decision is that DWP is entitled to rely on section 31(1)(a) to withhold the disputed information. The Commissioner does not require any steps.FOI 31: Complaint not upheld
Decision notice: 253669