ICO Decision Notice
Case Ref: FS50184888
Date: 12/01/2009
Public Authority: Leicester City Council
Summary: The complainant, who worked for the Council, applied for two
internal vacancies, unsuccessfully. He requested some information about
the recruitment process, including copies of the application forms
submitted by the other applicants, suitably redacted as necessary. The
Council refused the request for the application forms, on the grounds that
the exemption at section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act applied.
The Commissioner decided that the exemption at section 40(2) applied in
respect of some of the application form information, but that it did not
justify withholding the information in its entirety. He considered that
some information about applicants? experience and qualifications could be
provided in an anonymised form, without breaching their rights under the
Data Protection Act 1998. The Commissioner directed the Council to provide
this information to the complainant, either by redacting the application
forms so that all information from which a candidate could be identified
was removed or by supplying brief summaries of applicants? experience and
qualifications.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 10 - Complaint Upheld , FOI 17 -
Complaint Upheld , FOI 40 - Complaint Partly Upheld
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David Wilson
Data Protection Officer
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[data-protection] Interview Notes
Hi
I am sure I saw somewhere recently that interview notes could be disclosed
especially of the prson who was successful in obtaining the post. Can
anyone guide me to where I can find that? Have had a look on ICO's
website but can't seem to find it.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Doreen
Doreen Broom
Access to Information Officer
Scottish Borders Council
Corporate Resources - Corporate Administration
Tel: 01835 826516
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