United Utilities PLC
- Date 5 August 2024
- Sector Private companies
- Decision(s) EIR 12.4.e: Upheld
The complainant has requested phosphorus data. United Utilities (‘the public authority’) refused to provide the requested information, citing regulation 12(4)(e) (internal communications) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages regulation 12(4)(e) but the public interest favours disclosure. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the requested information. Information Tribunal FT/EA/2024/0324 under appeal.