University of Bolton
- Date 10 July 2023
- Sector Education
- Decision(s) FOI 17: Upheld, FOI 40(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to a student complaint made to the University of Bolton (the University). The University relied on section 40(2) (third party personal data) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the University is entitled to rely on section 40(2) to withhold the requested information. However, he has recorded a procedural breach of section 17(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require the University to take any steps as a result of this decision notice.