Companies House

The complainant has requested audit information on a specific company. Companies House (“CH”) initially refused the request in reliance of FOIA section 14(1) – vexatious requests. At the time of the Commissioner’s investigation CH reviewed its position and relied on the exemptions at section 41(1) – information provided in confidence and section 40(2) – personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that CH has appropriately relied on FOIA section 41(1) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner does not require further steps.