University of Oxford

to disclose internal correspondence held in relation to its handling of their first information request. The University disclosed some information but withheld the remainder, citing sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and 40(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the University is entitled to refuse to disclose the remaining withheld information in accordance with sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and 40(2) of FOIA. He finds that the University interpreted the information request correctly and what information falls in scope and that it complied with section 10 of FOIA, by responding to the request promptly and within 20 working days of receipt. The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.