Coventry University

The complainant has requested communications between the University of Coventry (‘the University’) and the Universities & Colleges Employers Association (‘the UCEA’). The University withheld the requested information, citing section 41 (information provided in confidence). The Commissioner’s decision is that emails that originated from the University don’t engage section 41 and therefore must be disclosed. The remainder of the emails engage section 41 and the public interest favours maintaining the confidence. The Commissioner requires the University to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the emails referred to in paragraph 15, with all personal data redacted under section 40 (personal information).