Ulster University
- Date 10 June 2025
- Sector Education
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld, FOI 43: Not upheld
The complainant requested “all versions” of the External Examiners’ reports for a specified type of degree course for May/June 2023. Ulster University refused to provide the requested information, citing sections 40 (personal information) and 43 (commercial interests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Ulster University was entitled to rely on section 43 of FOIA, and that the balance of the public interest favours maintenance of this exemption. He also finds that Ulster University correctly applied section 40(2) of FOIA to the personal information within the withheld reports. No steps are required as a result of this decision.