Financial Reporting Council
- Date 1 April 2025
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 41: Upheld
The complainant requested a copy of a third party’s response to a consultation. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) refused the request, citing section 41 (information provided in confidence) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the FRC is not entitled to rely on the exemption at section 41(1) of FOIA to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner requires the FRC to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the requested Consultation Response.