North Yorkshire County Council
- Date 22 July 2013
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant requested from North Yorkshire County Council (“the council”) a copy of a report regarding an allegation against a councillor. The council withheld the report under section 40(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“the FOIA”). These exemptions relate to personal information and confidential information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the information should be withheld using section 40(2). The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2013/0164 dismissed.