Titheradge v Information Commissioner & Anor [2023] UKFTT 447 (GRC) (26 May 2023)

Titheradge v Information Commissioner & Anor [2023] UKFTT 447 (GRC) (26 May 2023)

The requested BWV footage constitutes personal data of PC Anderson. Disclosure is not reasonably necessary for the legitimate interests identified, as detailed descriptions and public proceedings provide sufficient transparency. Section 40(2) FOIA exemption applies and the British Transport Police was entitled to withhold the information.

Citation
[2023] UKFTT 447 (GRC)
Parties
Appellant: Noel Titheradge; First Respondent: The Information Commissioner; Second Respondent: British Transport Police
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
26 May 2023
Procedural Posture
First Tier Tribunal Appeal (information Rights) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Personal Data, FOIA Exemptions, Police Misconduct, Body Worn Video, Legitimate Interest, Privacy
Information Rights Data Protection Freedom of Information Personal Data FOIA Exemptions Police Misconduct Body Worn Video Legitimate Interest +1 more

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Parties

Noel Titheradge

Appellant

The Information Commissioner

First Respondent

British Transport Police

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

First Tier Tribunal Appeal (information Rights) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether requested BWV footage constitutes personal data under FOIA
  2. 2 Whether disclosure is reasonably necessary for legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR
  3. 3 Whether section 40(2) FOIA exemption applies

Ratio Decidendi

The requested BWV footage constitutes personal data of PC Anderson. Disclosure is not reasonably necessary for the legitimate interests identified, as detailed descriptions and public proceedings provide sufficient transparency. Section 40(2) FOIA exemption applies and the British Transport Police was entitled to withhold the information.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • British Transport Police entitled to withhold requested BWV footage under section 40(2) FOIA