Private companies are not covered by FOIA. Can Mrs Bloggs obtain information on Mr Bloggs under DP - it would have to be a joint request.
D
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> Subject: Sole Traders
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> Joe Bloggs is a sole trader and runs BloggCar Taxis with his wife. His
> wife has made a SAR/FOIA request for info on Joe Bloggs, Mrs Bloggs,
> BloggCar Taxis or their address 22, High Street.
>
> I understand this to represent the following
>
> Mrs Bloggs DP
> Joe Bloggs DP
>
> 22, High Street FOIA
>
> However, with BloggCar Taxis, as Joe Bloggs is a sole trader, does the
> company come under DP or exempt from DP as a business, or under FOIA ?
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