Underlying Data of "Isle of Man in Numbers 2020"

Summary

The requester asked for the underlying numerical data behind the figures in the 'Isle of Man in Numbers 2020' document. The Cabinet Office responded that no information was sent because the data is already reasonably accessible via the government's Open Data website.

Key Facts

• The request was made on 2020-06-29 and responded to on 2020-07-20.
• The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office.
• The outcome was 'No information sent' as the data was deemed already accessible.
• The requested data is available on the Economy Section of the Isle of Man Government Open Data page.
• The response cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act regarding information already reasonably accessible.

Data Disclosed

• 1349342
• 2020-06-29
• 2020-07-20
• 20 working days
• 11 October 2011
• Figure 3
• Figure 4
• Figure 5
• Figure 6
• Figure 7
• Figure 8

Exemptions Cited

• Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)

Original Request

Dear Cabinet Office, I am writing to make a freedom of information request for all the information to which I am entitled under the relevant Freedom of Information provisions. I am an Isle of Man resident. Please send me: 1) A copy of the underlying data, as numbers, for each of the figures included in the "Isle of Man in Numbers 2020" document. By "underlying data, as numbers," I mean, the actual numbers used to create each figure. This includes, but is not limited to, Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 8, and so on, for each figure where the numbers are not provided in the document. By "Isle of Man in Numbers 2020", I mean this document online here: https://www.gov.im/media/1369616/isle-of-man-in-numbers-2020v2.pdf I believe that this is likely to be included with the Freedom of Information definition of 'all information held by authorities listed in Schedule 1 of the Act and which was created on or after 11 October 2011.' I would like the above information to be provided to me as electronic copies by email to me. I would like the numbers to be provided as the actual spreadsheet or table, and not merely as an image of the underlying spreadsheet or table. If the files are too large to transfer by email, I am happy to attend your offices with a USB stick. If you prefer alternative arrangements, please contact me to discuss. If this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you could contact me as I understand that Manx law requires you to advise and assist requesters. If any of this information is already is already publicly available, please advise and assist me to locate the information I am seeking, with page references and URLs if necessary. If the release of any of this information is prohibited on the grounds of breach of confidence, I ask that you supply me with copies of the confidentiality agreement and remind you that information should generally not be treated as confidential if such an agreement has not been signed. I understand that you are required to respond to my request within the 20 working days after you receive this letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, ************

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 1349342 20 July 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 29 June 2020 and which states:

I am writing to make a freedom of information request for all the information to which I am entitled under the relevant Freedom of Information provisions. I am an Isle of Man resident. Please send me: 1) A copy of the underlying data, as numbers, for each of the figures included in the "Isle of Man in Numbers 2020" document. By "underlying data, as numbers," I mean, the actual numbers used to create each figure. This includes, but is not limited to, Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 8, and so on, for each figure where the numbers are not provided in the document. By "Isle of Man in Numbers 2020", I mean this document online here: https://www.gov.im/media/1369616/isle-of-man-in-numbers-2020v2.pdf I believe that this is likely to be included with the Freedom of Information definition of 'all information held by authorities listed in Schedule 1 of the Act and which was created on or after 11 October 2011.' I would like the above information to be provided to me as electronic copies by email to me. I would like the numbers to be provided as the actual spreadsheet or table, and not merely as an image of the underlying spreadsheet or table. If the files are too large to transfer by email, I am happy to attend your offices with a USB stick. If you prefer alternative arrangements, please contact me to discuss. If this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you could contact me as I understand that Manx law requires you to advise and assist requesters. If any of this information is already is already publicly available, please advise and assist me to locate the information I am seeking, with page references and URLs if necessary. If the release of any of this information is prohibited on the grounds of breach of

confidence, I ask that you supply me with copies of the confidentiality agreement and remind you that information should generally not be treated as confidential if such an agreement has not been signed. I understand that you are required to respond to my request within the 20 working days after you receive this letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request.

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, under section 20 of the Act, we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you, whether free of charge or on payment of a fee. All of the information that you have requested is available in the Economy Section of the Open Data page on the Isle of Man Government website at: Isle of Man in Numbers 2020 Open Data (IOMG/open-data/economy/). Please quote the reference number 1349342 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely