Scottish Ambulance Service Board (Patient transport data) [2026] ScotIC 052_2026 (19 March 2026)

The Commissioner determined whether the requested patient transport data was exempt from disclosure under the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Citation: [2026] ScotIC 052_2026
Parties: Authority: Scottish Ambulance Service Board
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 19 March 2026
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: For authority
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Patient Data Disclosure

Administrative Law Information Law Freedom of Information Patient Data Disclosure

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Parties

Scottish Ambulance Service Board

Authority

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether patient transport data held by the Scottish Ambulance Service Board should be disclosed under Freedom of Information legislation

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the requested patient transport data was exempt from disclosure under the relevant provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Court Disposition

For authority

Orders

The appeal is dismissed and the authority is not required to disclose the requested patient transport data.