Stephen Laughton v The Information Commissioner

Stephen Laughton v The Information Commissioner

The tribunal lacks jurisdiction to review the substantive outcome of the complaint or to order the Commissioner to take further steps after an outcome has been communicated. The application has no reasonable prospect of success and is struck out.

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Parties
Applicant: Stephen Laughton; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Section 166 DPA 2018 Application / Strike Out Decision
Outcome
Application struck out
Legal Topics
Section 166 DPA 2018, Tribunal Procedure, Complaint Outcome, Judicial Review
Data Protection Administrative Law Section 166 DPA 2018 Tribunal Procedure Complaint Outcome Judicial Review

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Parties

Stephen Laughton

Applicant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Section 166 DPA 2018 Application / Strike Out Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tribunal can grant remedies sought under section 166 DPA 2018
  2. 2 Whether the Commissioner complied with procedural requirements under section 166
  3. 3 Whether the tribunal can review the substantive outcome of the complaint

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal lacks jurisdiction to review the substantive outcome of the complaint or to order the Commissioner to take further steps after an outcome has been communicated. The application has no reasonable prospect of success and is struck out.

Court Disposition

Application struck out

Orders

  • The application under section 166 of the Data Protection Act 2018 is struck out.