DWP Central Freedom of
Information Team
Caxton House
6-12 Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
Mr John Slater
freedom-of-information-
xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx
DWP Website
Our Ref: FOI2021/28053 &
FOI2021/36468
ICO Ref: IC-112540-L3N3
2 March 2023
Dear Mr Slater,
Following the ICO Decision Notice dated 26 January 2023, we have been instructed to
release the following information to you -
The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure
compliance with the legislation:
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Disclose the information falling within the scope of RFI1 and RFI1a with the exception of the
draft versions of the already published report.
Please note, we have redacted names of DWP colleagues that are below Senior Service
Level as this constitutes personal data of someone other than yourself and as such, it is
being withheld in accordance with section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act.
Section 40(2) exempts information in response to a request if it is personal data belonging to
an individual other than the requester and it satisfies one of the conditions listed in the
legislation. In this case the condition contained in section 40(3A)(a) applies - that disclosure
would breach one of the data protection principles, specifically that “Personal data shall be
processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner...”.
We do not consider that disclosing this information is necessary or justified in order to satisfy
your information request and the requirements of the FoI Act. In relation to this request, we
consider that there is no strong legitimate interest that would override the prejudice to the
rights and freedoms of the data subject.
If you have any queries about this letter, please contact us quoting the reference number
above.
Yours sincerely,
DWP Central Freedom of Information Team
Department for Work and Pensions
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If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review you may apply directly to the
Information Commissioner’s Office for a decision. Generally, the Commissioner cannot make
a decision unless you have exhausted our own complaints procedure. The Information
Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House,
Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.
Website
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