London South Bank University

The complainant has requested a copy of a report with supporting evidence, compiled as a result of a ‘whistleblowing’ concern submitted to London South Bank University (‘the University’). The University relied on the FOIA exemptions provided under section 36(2)(c) (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs), section 40(1)(applicant’s personal data) and section 40(2)(third person personal data) to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: The University is entitled to rely on section 36(2)(c) of the FOIA to withhold the requested information and the balance of the public interest favours maintaining this exemption. The Commissioner does not require the University to take any remedial steps.