Compliance Officer for IPSA

The complainant has requested information about particular complaints about MPs’ expenses.  Compliance Officer for IPSA (‘the Compliance Officer’) has withheld the information under section 40(2) of the FOIA because it is the personal data of third persons. The Commissioner’s decision is that the exemption under section 40(2) is engaged and the Compliance Officer has correctly withheld the requested information. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2017/0142 dismissed. Information Tribunal appeal GIA/2396/2018 Permission to Appeal refused.