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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2024/295875.html
Cite as: [2024] UKICO 295875

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West of England Combined Authority

The complainant requested from The West of England Combined Authority (‘WECA’), work diaries relating to the Interim Chief Executive of WECA, and other information associated with his employment in various roles within WECA. WECA refused the request on the basis that section 36(2)(c) (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs), section 43(2) (commercial interests) 38(1)(b) (health and safety), and section 40(2) (personal data) applied. The Commissioner’s decision is that WECA was not correct to withhold the information under section 36(2)(c) and section 43(2), however it was correct to withhold some information under section 40(2). He has not found it necessary to consider the application of section 38(1)(b). The Commissioner requires WECA to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. To disclose the withheld information, subject to appropriate redactions of personal data under section 40(2) of FOIA as outlined within this decision notice.

FOI 43(2): Complaint upheld FOI 40(2): Complaint partly upheld FOI 36(2)(c): Complaint upheld

Decision notice: 295875