Mid Devon District Council
- Date 18 September 2024
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 10: Upheld, FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from Mid Devon District Council (“the Council”) relating to data breaches. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse to provide the requested information. He also finds that the Council met its obligations under section 16(1) of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. However, the Commissioner finds that the Council breached section 10(1) (time for compliance) of FOIA by failing to respond to the request within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.