202300354799 · FOI · partially withheld
Internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government regarding FOI reference number 202300349504: FOI release
Information requested
All of the records of internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government which took place relating to your initial request for information under FOI reference number 202300349504.
Response
I enclose a copy of allof the information you requested in a PDF document at Annex A.
An exemption under section s.38(1) of FOISA applies to some of the information you have requested. This exemption applies to personal data relating to third parties and in this instance, specifically, the personal information / names of the officials within the Scottish Government who handled this request. However, where used in correspondence, the job titles of those involved in the handling of your original request have not been redacted and are included in the correspondence in Annex A. It should also be noted that this exemption has also been applied to your own personal details, including the email address and telephone number supplied with your request.
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.
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Detected exemption language
An exemption under section s.38(1) of FOISA applies to some of the information you have requested. This exemption applies to personal data relating to third parties and in this instance, specifically, the personal information / names of the officials within the Scottish Government who handled this request. It should also be noted that this exemption has also been applied to your own personal details, including the email address and telephone number supplied with your request. 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.