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Ofcom

  • Date 20 September 2024
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) EIR 12.5.a: Not upheld, EIR 12.5.e: Not upheld

The complainant has requested the proposed locations for Mobile Network Operators’ masts in Scotland. Ofcom has withheld the information under regulations 12(5)(a) and 12(5)(e) of the EIR, which concern national security and commercial interests.The Commissioner’s decision is that Ofcom is entitled to rely on both of these exceptions to withhold the requested information. It’s not necessary for Ofcom to take any corrective steps.