Kingston Council

The complainant has requested information relating to a deceased individual. The Council withheld the requested information, citing section 21 (information reasonably accessible to the applicant by other means), section 31 (law enforcement), section 41 (information provided in confidence) and section 40(2) (personal information.) The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: The Council has correctly applied, and correctly withheld, the withheld information under the exemptions listed above. However, in failing to disclose all relevant information within twenty working days of the request the Council has breached section 10 (for compliance). The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any further steps.