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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

  • Date 7 July 2025
  • Sector Education
  • Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Upheld

The complainant has requested information relating to financial accounts. The above public authority relied on section 12 of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority was entitled to rely on section 12 of FOIA to refuse the request. However, the public authority breached section 16 of FOIA as it failed to provide reasonable advice and assistance. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Either provide the complainant with advice and assistance to help him refine his request such that it falls within the cost limit or explain why the request cannot be meaningfully refined.