Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)

The complainant has requested information relating to an investigation conducted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). PSNI refused to confirm or deny that it held the requested information, citing section 30(3) (investigations), section 38(2) (health and safety) and section 40(5B)(a)(i) (third party personal data) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that PSNI was entitled to rely on section 40(5B)(a)(i) to refuse confirm nor deny whether it held the requested information. No steps are required.