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Hafan

Department For Education (DFE)

  • Date 2 February 2026
  • Sector Central government
  • Decision(s) FOI 40(2): Not upheld

The complainant has requested information relating to school attendance orders. The Department for Education (“the public authority”) refused the request, citing section 40(2) (personal data) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 40(2) applies and to disclose the withheld information would be unlawful. The Commissioner does not require further steps.