The complainant has requested information about any complaints made against a named officer employed by Hampshire County Council. The Council refused to comply with the request, and stated that it relied upon section 40(2) to do so. The Commissioner’s decision is that the exemption provided by section 40(5)(b)(i) is engaged, as the confirmation or denial that information is held would disclose the personal data of a third party. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.