Mr D and Dumfries and Galloway Council [2013] ScotIC 180_2013 (21 August 2013)

The Council failed to comply with the technical requirements of FOISA in handling the applicant's request.

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Citation: [2013] ScotIC 180_2013
Parties: Applicant: Mr D; Respondent: Dumfries and Galloway Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 21 August 2013
Procedural Posture: Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Outcome: The Council was found to have failed to comply with FOISA technical requirements.
Legal Topics: Failure to Comply With Technical Requirements, FOISA Compliance

Freedom of Information Failure to Comply With Technical Requirements FOISA Compliance

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Parties

Mr D

Applicant

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Dumfries and Galloway Council failed to comply with technical requirements of FOISA

Ratio Decidendi

The Council failed to comply with the technical requirements of FOISA in handling the applicant's request.

Court Disposition

The Council was found to have failed to comply with FOISA technical requirements.

Orders

The Council must take steps to comply with FOISA technical requirements.

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