5G Safety Diligence

Summary

The requester asked for safety data and due diligence regarding 5G usage by Isle of Man government departments. The Manx Utilities Authority responded that they do not hold this information because 5G was not considered for their Smart Metering programme.

Key Facts

• Manx Utilities Authority does not hold the requested 5G safety data.
• 5G technology was not considered for the Smart Metering programme.
• The authority suggested contacting the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority for further information.
• The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture conducted a consultation on the Telecommunications Development Order in 2019.
• The request was closed on 9 September 2021.

Data Disclosed

• 1968496
• 2021-08-30
• 2021-09-09
• 2019
• IM99 1PS
• 01624 687687

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

Manx Utilities PO Box 177, Douglas Isle of Man, IM99 1PS

e: enquiries@manxutilities.im t: 01624 687687 www.manxutilities.im

Our ref: 1968496 9 September 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 30 August 2021, 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 Manx Utilities does not hold the information you seek. 5G technology was not a communications system considered for the Smart Metering programme, more details on what we are using is on our website: https://www.manxutilities.im/smarter-living/.

However, you may find some further useful information or assistance at: 1. Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority, website https://www.cura.im/ 2. IOM Government Health & Wellbeing, https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and- wellbeing/health-advice/mobile-phone-masts-5g/ 3. The Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture, as the Planning & Building Control Division carried out a consultation on the Telecommunications Development Order in 2019. Further FOI requests to other Government Departments, Board or Offices can be submitted via: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of- information/make-a-freedom-of-information-request/

Please quote the reference number 1968496 in any future communications.

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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. ###