West Midlands Police
- Date 19 September 2016
- Sector Police and criminal justice
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant requested personal information about persons cautioned for or charged with committing alleged offences against her. During the Commissioner’s investigation West Midlands Police, who had relied on the section 40(5) (a) and (b) FOIA (personal information) exemptions, instead relied solely on section 40(5)(a) FOIA. This was on the grounds that the requested information, if held, would be the complainant’s own personal data. The Commissioner decided that West Midlands Police were correct to rely on 40(5)(a) FOIA and that no further steps are required to comply with the legislation. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2016/0220 withdrawn.