London Borough of Southwark
- Date 10 February 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 40(2): Upheld, FOI 41(1): Not upheld
The complainant requested from London Borough of Southwark (the Council) information relating to the complainant’s deceased relative. The Council disclosed some information but refused parts of the request under section 41(1) (information provided in confidence) and section 40(2) (personal information) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is the Council is entitled to rely on section 41(1) to question 2 of the request and section 40(2) to question 9 to refuse to provide the information requested. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps as a result of this decision.