Under FoIA we do not have to respond to a request if it is 'vexatious'.
However, this is not an exemption under the FoIA whereas a SAR is.
Anyone care to consider whether we apply the FoIA exemption for a SAR before
considering whether the request is 'vexatious'?
Mike Lloyd
> From: Tony Bowden <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Tony Bowden <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 11:30:31 +0100
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Malicious SARs?
>
> On Sat, May 22, 2004 at 05:41:07PM +0100, ianwelton wrote:
>> I have wondered if the denial of service attacks which happen on the
>> internet have caused speculation about other areas which may be vulnerable
>> to such actions, or if such speculation is a result of, or potential defence
>> for, faulty organisational systems.
>
> I don't think a single SAR can easily ever be classed as malicious,
> but I can certainly imagine a case where an entire group of people
> simultaneously make requests in an attempt to put strain on an
> organisation's resources...
>
> Tony
>
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