Exeter City Council
- Date 11 October 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 40(2): Upheld, FOI 44: Upheld
The complainant has requested information on council tax rebate payments. Exeter City Council (“the council”) refused the request, applying section 40(2) (personal data of third parties), and section 44 (statutory prohibition on disclosure) to withhold the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was not correct to apply either section 40(2) or section 44(1) to withhold the information. The Commissioner requires the council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. To disclose the withheld information to the complainant.