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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

  • Date 22 July 2025
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 40(1): Not upheld

The complainant has requested their personal information. The Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”) refused to disclose the requested information under section 40(1) of FOIA on the basis that it is the complainant’s own personal data. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DWP was entitled to rely on section 40(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require further steps.