West Yorkshire Police

The complainant requested information about police collar numbers. West Yorkshire Police (‘WYP’) provided some of the requested information but refused to provide the remainder, citing section 40(2) of the FOIA, the exemption for personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that WYP was correct to rely on section 40(2) to withhold the remaining information for the reasons set out in this notice. The Commissioner does not require WYP to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.