Ofgem
- Date 17 August 2023
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about communications between Ofgem and The Times newspaper. Ofgem refused to comply with the request, citing section 12 (cost of compliance) of FOIA as its basis for doing so.
The Commissioner’s decision is that Ofgem was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that Ofgem complied with its obligations under section 16 of FOIA, by offering appropriate advice and assistance.
The Commissioner does not require Ofgem to take any further steps.