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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

  • Date 20 November 2025
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 38: Not upheld, FOI 40: Not upheld

1.    The complainant has requested information from the BBC in relation to an ongoing review arising out of a Security Risk Assessment.  The BBC  relied on sections 38 (health and safety) and 40(2) of FOIA (third party personal information) to withhold the information.
2.    The Commissioner’s decision is that the BBC has correctly relied on sections 38(1)(b) and 40(2) of FOIA to withhold the information.
3.    The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.