University of Central Lancashire

The complainant has requested meeting minutes and reports from the University of Central Lancashire (‘the University’).  The University released information within the scope of the request, withholding some under FOIA section 43 (commercial interests) and section 40 (personal data).  The complainant is dissatisfied with procedural aspects of the University’s handling of his request. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: The University breached section 10(1) and section 17(1) of the FOIA as it did not comply with section 1(1) or issue a refusal notice in respect of some of the requested information within the required timescale. No breach of section 16(1) occurred as there was no requirement on the University to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the University to take any remedial steps.