Chard Town Council
- Date 4 July 2024
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 40(2): Not upheld
The complainant requested a copy of a recording of a zoom meeting held by Culturally Chard. Chard Town Council (“the council”) refused the request on the basis that section 40(2) of FOIA applies (personal data of third parties). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was not correct to apply section 40(2) to withhold the information from disclosure. The Commissioner requires the council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.To disclose the requested information to the complainant.