North Dorset District Council

The complainant wrote to North Dorset District Council (the council) to request information about the circumstances and terms of the departure of a named individual from the council’s employment. The council refused to disclose the requested information relying on section 40(2) and also section 41 as it was confidential personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was correct to rely on section 40(2) to withhold the requested information. He therefore does not require the council to take any steps.