Vaccination status ALL Manx Care/Nobles/GP's staff

Summary

The requester asked for the vaccination status of all Manx Care, Nobles Hospital, and GP staff, specifically regarding COVID-19. The authority refused to confirm or deny holding the information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

Key Facts

• The request covered employees and contractors of Nobles Hospital, IOM Medical services, and Manx Care.
• Manx Care issued a 'neither confirm nor deny' response.
• The refusal was based on the information constituting personal data of individuals other than the applicant.
• The request was formally closed on 11th November 2021.
• The applicant was informed of their right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2066786
• 2021-11-03
• 2021-11-11
• section 25(2)(a)
• Freedom of Information Act 2015

Exemptions Cited

• Section 25(2)(a) of The Act (Personal Data)

Original Request

Pls provide me with the vaccination status of ALL Nobles employees and contractors working for or with Nobles and the IOM Medical services (Gp practices around the island) and Manx Care, regarding all vaccinations and specifically their covid-19 vaccinations. Thx

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 2066786 11th November 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 3rd November 2021 and which states:

"Pls provide me with the vaccination status of ALL Nobles employees and contractors working for or with Nobles and the IOM Medical services (Gp practices around the island) and Manx Care, regarding all vaccinations and specifically their covid-19 vaccinations. Thx" Our Response While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, Manx Care can neither confirm nor deny whether it holds the information requested as to do so is absolutely exempt under section 25(2)(a) of The Act, namely, it constitutes personal data of which the applicant is not the data subject.

Please quote the reference number 2066786 in any future communications.

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