Peter Wood v The Information Commissioner

Peter Wood v The Information Commissioner

The Tribunal struck out the application because the Commissioner had already progressed the investigation and requested information from the Applicant, removing the need for an order. The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to review the Commissioner’s practices or outcomes beyond the statutory remit.

Parties
Applicant: Peter Wood; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Application Under Data Protection Act 2018, S.166 / Strike Out Application
Outcome
Application struck out under Rule 8(3)(c)
Legal Topics
GDPR Complaints, Tribunal Jurisdiction, Procedural Strike Out
Data Protection Information Rights GDPR Complaints Tribunal Jurisdiction Procedural Strike Out

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Parties

Peter Wood

Applicant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application Under Data Protection Act 2018, S.166 / Strike Out Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to consider the application under s.166 DPA 2018
  2. 2 Whether the application has realistic prospects of success
  3. 3 Whether procedural failings by the Commissioner warrant Tribunal intervention

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal struck out the application because the Commissioner had already progressed the investigation and requested information from the Applicant, removing the need for an order. The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to review the Commissioner’s practices or outcomes beyond the statutory remit.

Court Disposition

Application struck out under Rule 8(3)(c)

Orders

  • The application is struck out under Rule 8(3)(c) of the Rules.
  • The Respondent’s application to strike out under Rule 8(2)(a) is refused.