5G safety Data

Summary

A request for safety data and research regarding 5G usage in the Isle of Man was submitted to the Department of Infrastructure, which responded that it does not hold the information as it is not the responsible authority.

Key Facts

• The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested 5G safety data.
• The Communications Commission is identified as the likely authority holding the information.
• The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture conducted a consultation on the Telecommunications Development Order in 2019.
• The request was received on 30 August 2021 and closed on 31 August 2021.
• Applicants are directed to specific government websites for existing health advice on mobile phone masts and 5G.

Data Disclosed

• 1968495
• 2021-08-30
• 2021-08-31
• 2019
• IM1 2RF
• 01624 686785

Original Request

Pls provide all safety data, research and due diligence the relevant IOM gov departments did regarding the safety and/or usage of 5g in our community?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team/RH Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 1968495 31 August 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 30 August 2021 and which states:

"Pls provide all safety data, research and due diligence the relevant IOM gov departments did regarding the safety and/or usage of 5g in our community?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Infrastructure is not the responsible authority and therefore does not hold the information you seek.

However, you may wish to submit a new request to the Communications Commission (via the online portal, link below) who may be able to help you. In addition you may find some useful information: 1. On the Communications Commission website at https://www.iomcc.im 2. There is some relevant information on the Government’s Health & Wellbeing page at https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/health- advice/mobile-phonemasts-5g/ 3. You also may wish to contact the Planning & Building Control Division of the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture who carried out a consultation on the Telecommunications Development Order in 2019. Link to the online portal for FOI Requests where the Commission is listed under Statutory Boards: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/make-a- freedomof-information-request/

Please quote the reference number 1968495 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 us and we 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 us. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. We will now close your request as of this date. Yours sincerely

FOI Response Team