Aberdeenshire Council (Safeguarding concerns) [2024] ScotIC 240_2024 (30 October 2024)

The Commissioner found that while some information was properly withheld to protect confidentiality and safety, other information should have been disclosed as the public interest in transparency was not outweighed by the exemptions claimed.

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Citation: [2024] ScotIC 240_2024
Parties: Respondent: Aberdeenshire Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 30 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Outcome: partially upheld
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Safeguarding, Disclosure of Information

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Safeguarding Disclosure of Information

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Aberdeenshire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Aberdeenshire Council was justified in withholding information relating to safeguarding concerns under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

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Court Disposition

partially upheld

Orders

Aberdeenshire Council must disclose the non-exempt information as specified by the Commissioner.

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