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Refusal of Access to Information by South Tyneside Council
Under s.17 (1) of the Act we believe that we are exempt from supplying the information as indicated by an X against the exemption in the box below.
Information Exemption
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Absolute? |
X |
Information accessible by other means s.21 |
Yes |
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Intended for future publication s.22 |
No |
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Likely to prejudice economic interests s.29 |
No |
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Obtained for investigations/proceedings s.30 |
No |
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Likely to prejudice law enforcement s.31 |
No |
X |
Court documents/pleadings s.32 |
Yes |
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Likely to prejudice effective conduct of public affairs - inhibit free/frank provision of advice or exchange of views s.36 |
No |
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Likely to endanger anyone's health/safety s.38 |
No |
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Personal data on the data subject s.40(1) |
Yes |
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Other personal data s.40(2) |
Yes |
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Actionable breach of confidence s.41 |
Yes |
X |
Legal professional privilege s.42 |
No |
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Trade secret, commercial interests s.43 |
No |
X |
Prohibited by law s.44 |
Yes |
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Exemption 31, 41 and 43 all apply.
We must ensure we protect the Council's security network
BT has provided information to the Council on the basis that it will remain confidential. Any disclosure of commercially sensitive information is considered an actionable breach of confidence.
The disclosure of contracts and details may prejudice BT and the Council's commercial interests.
Dated: 23rd December 2009 Name: Alan Holt
Reference: FOI.09.5406 Position: Head of Strategic Partnership