The Open University

The complainant has requested The Open University (the university) to disclose information relating to data security and cybersecurity. The university refused to comply with the request citing section 14 of FOIA (vexatious request). The Commissioner’s decision is that the university is not entitled to rely on section 14 of FOIA. The Commissioner requires the university to issue a fresh response in accordance with FOIA which does not rely on section 14.