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Metadata request for log and correspondence in relation to FOI/18/03284: FOI release
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While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide two email exchanges (document 4 and 5) because an exemption under section 30(b)(ii) (free and frank exchange of views) of FOISA applies to that information. We have also redacted a small amount of information from the documents provided because an exemption under section 38(1)(b) (personal information) of FOISA apply to that information. The reasons why these exemptions apply are explained in the Annex to this letter Reasons for not providing information An exemption applies An exemption under section 38(1)(b) of FOISA (personal information) applies to a small amount of the information requested because it is personal data of a third party, ie names/contact details of individuals, and disclosing it would contravene the data protection principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018. This exemption is not subject to the ‘public interest test’, so we are not required to consider if the public interest in disclosing the information outweighs the public interest in applying the exemption. An exemption applies, subject to the public interest test Exemptions under sections 30(b)(ii) of FOISA apply to some of the information you have requested.