Kariama Ofori-Anim v The Information Commissioner

Kariama Ofori-Anim v The Information Commissioner

The Tribunal struck out the application because it was commenced using the wrong form, referenced the wrong decision, and did not relate to a valid section 165 complaint; therefore, there was no reasonable prospect of success and the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction.

Parties
Applicant: Kariama Ofori-Anim; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Strike Out Application; Decision Without Hearing
Outcome
Appeal struck out
Legal Topics
Data Subject Access Request, Tribunal Jurisdiction, Section 165 and 166 Data Protection Act 2018, Strike Out Procedure
Data Protection Administrative Law Data Subject Access Request Tribunal Jurisdiction Section 165 and 166 Data Protection Act 2018 Strike Out Procedure

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Parties

Kariama Ofori-Anim

Applicant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Strike Out Application; Decision Without Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the application under section 166 of the Data Protection Act 2018
  2. 2 Whether the application has a reasonable prospect of success
  3. 3 Whether the correct procedural form and process were followed

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal struck out the application because it was commenced using the wrong form, referenced the wrong decision, and did not relate to a valid section 165 complaint; therefore, there was no reasonable prospect of success and the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

Appeal struck out

Orders

  • The appeal is struck out under Rule 8(3)(c) of The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal)(General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 as there is no reasonable prospect of success.