Can I see all information held by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council?
No, because certain information is exempted by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Data Protection Act 1998, and the Local Government Act 1972 for example: • An individual’s personal information • Information about negotiations which affecting commercial interest • Information which could affect the prevention (or investigation) of any crime or related proceedings • Information provided in confidence There are other restrictions on the provision of information relating to health and safety, legal professional privilege, court orders and national security. In some cases where an exemption applies the Council may apply a Public Interest Test. This involves considering whether the public interest is better served in disclosing or withholding the information.
