Information Tribunal considers exemption from disclosure under section 44 of the FOIA | Practical Law

Information Tribunal considers exemption from disclosure under section 44 of the FOIA | Practical Law

In a case concerning the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the Information Tribunal has upheld a decision of the Information Commissioner and concluded that confidential information provided to the FSA was exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by virtue of the prohibition on its disclosure contained in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Information Tribunal considers exemption from disclosure under section 44 of the FOIA

Practical Law UK Legal Update 8-203-5353 (Approx. 4 pages)

Information Tribunal considers exemption from disclosure under section 44 of the FOIA

Law stated as at 06 Jul 2006 • United Kingdom
In a case concerning the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the Information Tribunal has upheld a decision of the Information Commissioner and concluded that confidential information provided to the FSA was exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by virtue of the prohibition on its disclosure contained in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.