Julian Veasy v The Information Commissioner & Anor

Julian Veasy v The Information Commissioner & Anor

Form 2 constitutes personal data of the Neighbouring Owners. Disclosure under the Environmental Information Regulations would not be necessary for the appellant's legitimate interests and would breach the first data protection principle. The appeal is dismissed as the Commissioner’s Decision was not wrong.

Parties
Appellant: Julian Veasy; First Respondent: The Information Commissioner; Second Respondent: Devon County Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Environmental Information, Personal Data, Public Authority Disclosure, Highways Obstruction, Statutory Notices
Information Law Data Protection Administrative Law Environmental Information Personal Data Public Authority Disclosure Highways Obstruction Statutory Notices

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Parties

Julian Veasy

Appellant

The Information Commissioner

First Respondent

Devon County Council

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Form 2 constitutes personal data of the Neighbouring Owners
  2. 2 Whether disclosure of Form 2 would breach the data protection principles under EIR and DPA
  3. 3 Whether disclosure is necessary for legitimate interests under Schedule 9 DPA

Ratio Decidendi

Form 2 constitutes personal data of the Neighbouring Owners. Disclosure under the Environmental Information Regulations would not be necessary for the appellant's legitimate interests and would breach the first data protection principle. The appeal is dismissed as the Commissioner’s Decision was not wrong.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed