David Van Vuuren v Information Commissioner

David Van Vuuren v Information Commissioner

The Tribunal struck out the proceedings because the Information Commissioner had provided an outcome to the applicant's complaint and taken appropriate steps; no further order could be made under section 166(2) DPA 2018.

Parties
Applicant: David Van Vuuren; Respondent: Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Application Under Section 166(2) Data Protection Act 2018 / Striking Out Decision
Outcome
Application struck out under Rule 8(3)(a) for no reasonable prospect of success.
Legal Topics
Subject Access Request, Procedural Orders, Complaint Handling
Data Protection Information Rights Subject Access Request Procedural Orders Complaint Handling

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Parties

David Van Vuuren

Applicant

Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application Under Section 166(2) Data Protection Act 2018 / Striking Out Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Information Commissioner failed to take appropriate steps to respond to the applicant's complaint under section 166(1) DPA 2018
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal can make an order to progress the complaint

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal struck out the proceedings because the Information Commissioner had provided an outcome to the applicant's complaint and taken appropriate steps; no further order could be made under section 166(2) DPA 2018.

Court Disposition

Application struck out under Rule 8(3)(a) for no reasonable prospect of success.

Orders

  • Proceedings struck out.