Information Commissioner's Office
- Date 20 September 2017
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 42: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to the ICO’s intention to amend her guidance on the application of section 36 of the FOIA. The ICO disclosed some information but withheld other information, citing section 42 of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 42 of the FOIA is engaged and that the public interest in favour of disclosure is outweighed by the public interest in maintaining the exemption in this case. She therefore does not require any further action to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2017/0232 allowed in part.