Mr X and Defence Forces [2020] IEIC 61125 (18 June 2020)

Mr X and Defence Forces [2020] IEIC 61125 (18 June 2020)

The applicant did not provide sufficient supporting evidence to establish, on the balance of probabilities, that the information in question was incomplete, incorrect, or misleading; therefore, the Defence Forces was justified in refusing the amendment request.

Citation
[2020] IEIC 61125
Parties
Applicant: Mr X; Respondent: Defence Forces
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
18 June 2020
Procedural Posture
FOI Amendment Review / Final Decision by Information Commissioner
Outcome
application refused and original decision affirmed
Legal Topics
Amendment of Personal Information, Onus of Proof, Standard of Proof, Record Accuracy
Freedom of Information Administrative Law Amendment of Personal Information Onus of Proof Standard of Proof Record Accuracy

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Parties

Mr X

Applicant

Defence Forces

Respondent

Procedural Posture

FOI Amendment Review / Final Decision by Information Commissioner

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defence Forces was justified in refusing the applicant's request to amend personal information on the grounds of insufficient supporting evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant did not provide sufficient supporting evidence to establish, on the balance of probabilities, that the information in question was incomplete, incorrect, or misleading; therefore, the Defence Forces was justified in refusing the amendment request.

Court Disposition

application refused and original decision affirmed

Orders

  • Defence Forces' refusal to amend personal information is affirmed