East Sussex County Council
- Date 21 August 2012
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 41: Not upheld
The complainants requested information relating to the care records of their deceased sister. East Sussex County Council (the Council) confirmed that it holds a relevant care file but refused to disclose it on the basis that it was provided in confidence - citing section 41 of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was correct to apply section 41(1). He requires no steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal number EA/2012/0195 dismissed.