University of Durham

The complainant has requested from Durham University (the University) information about student affiliation and changes of college between 2023 and 2024. The University refused the request, citing section 12(2) of FOIA. It later changed this to section 12(1) of FOIA – cost of compliance. The Commissioner’s decision is that the University was entitled to rely on section 12(1) to refuse to comply with the request. The Commissioner also finds that the University complied with its section 16(1) obligation to offer advice and assistance in relation to the request. The Commissioner does not require further steps.