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National Archives

  • Date 6 April 2021
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld

The complainant has requested information from the closed file MEPO 3/341.  The National Archives (TNA) has withheld the information under section 40(2) of the FOIA because it says it is the personal data of a third person. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: The requested information is exempt from disclosure under section 40(2) of the FOIA as it is the special category personal data of a third person and disclosure would be unlawful. The Commissioner does not require TNA to take any remedial steps. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2021/0107 allowed in part.