Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Date 7 November 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) EIR 12.5.a: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (“DSIT”) relating to proposed telecommunication mast sites for the Shared Rural Network in Scotland. DSIT cited regulation 12(5)(a) (International relations, defence, national security or public safety) of the EIR to withhold the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that DSIT correctly applied regulation 12(5)(a) of the EIR to withhold the information and the public interest favours maintaining the exception. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken.