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Ministry of Defence

  • Date 28 March 2018
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 24: Not upheld

The complainant requested information in relation to the number, nature, and effects of cyber-attacks. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) refused to disclose the information held within the scope of the request on the basis of the exemptions at sections 31(1)(a), 24(1), 26(1)(a) and (b) FOIA. The Commissioner concluded that the MOD was entitled to rely on the exemption at section 24(1).