Stephen Williams v The Information Commissioner

Stephen Williams v The Information Commissioner

The tribunal lacks jurisdiction under section 166 DPA to consider complaints regarding the Commissioner’s refusal to provide evidence for harassment claims, and the application has no reasonable prospects of success.

Parties
Applicant: Stephen Williams; Respondent: The Information Commissioner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Data Protection Tribunal Appeal / Strike Out Application Considered and Determined
Outcome
Application struck out
Legal Topics
Section 166 DPA Applications, Tribunal Jurisdiction, Strike Out Applications
Data Protection Administrative Law Section 166 DPA Applications Tribunal Jurisdiction Strike Out Applications

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Parties

Stephen Williams

Applicant

The Information Commissioner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Data Protection Tribunal Appeal / Strike Out Application Considered and Determined

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tribunal has jurisdiction under section 166 DPA to consider the applicant's complaint
  2. 2 Whether the application has any reasonable prospects of success

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal lacks jurisdiction under section 166 DPA to consider complaints regarding the Commissioner’s refusal to provide evidence for harassment claims, and the application has no reasonable prospects of success.

Court Disposition

Application struck out

Orders

  • The application under section 166 of the Data Protection Act 1998 is struck out.