UK Health Security Agency

The complainant has requested information relating to a COVID-19 policy. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) refused to provide the requested information, citing sections 36(2)(b)(i), 36(2)(b)(ii) and 36(2)(c) (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 36(2)(b)(i) and (ii) are engaged and the public interest favours maintaining the exemption. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps.