Lynn
Where the quantity of information to be disclosed runs into thousands of
pages I would invoke section 8(2)(b) of the Data Protection Act 1998 which
allows you to refuse to provide copies of the requested records on the
grounds of disproportionate effort. I usually follow this up with an offer
to provide copies of the information in line with the FOI fees regulations
i.e. £25 per hour and 10p a sheet. Not surprisingly, they usually do not
take up the offer (though one did, incurring a charge of over £500).
Although the obligation to provide access remains i.e. allowing them to
view the records, I find they will usually refine their request, limiting
it to a more manageable amount.
Many Thanks
David Wilson
Data Protection Officer
01305 225175
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