Cornwall Council

The complainant has requested information on a complete and up-to-date list of all business (non-residential) property rates data held by Cornwall Council. The council applied section 31(1)(a) to the information stating that it would prejudice the prevention and detection of crime to disclose the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was not correct to withhold the information under Regulation 31(1)(a). The Commissioner has also considered the application of section 40(2) to the information (personal data). Her view is that this will apply to information held relating to sole traders and partnerships. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: To disclose the requested information to the complainant other than information relating to sole traders or partnerships.