Isle of Man Fitness Day

Summary

A request was made for records regarding the selection and communication with Nedgroup Investments as a sponsor for the Isle of Man Fitness Day. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released some information but withheld personal data under an absolute exemption.

Key Facts

• The request targeted records on how Nedgroup Investments was chosen to sponsor the event.
• The request also sought all communications between the authority and Nedgroup Investments.
• The authority determined that some requested information constituted personal data.
• Disclosure of the personal data was deemed to contravene data protection principles.
• The request was formally closed on 11 January 2022.

Data Disclosed

• 2157425
• 2021-12-21
• 2022-01-11
• s25(b)(i)&(ii)
• Article 5
• Article 6
• 2018

Exemptions Cited

• Section 25(b)(i) and (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act (Absolute exemption for personal information)
• Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, Article 5 (Data protection principles)

Original Request

1) All records of how Nedgroup Investments were chosen to sponsor the Isle of Man Fitness Day 2) All records of communication to and from Nedgroup Investments regarding Isle of Man Fitness Day By "all records" I mean as defined in the Freedom of Information Act. By "Nedgroup Investments" I mean the company (and/or any associated entities) referred to in this press release: https://www.gov.im/news/2021/dec/21/people-invited-to-take-part-in-first-ever-isle-of-man-fitness-day/ By "sponsor" I mean "host and or provide any other support. By "Isle of Man Fitness Day" I mean the event described online here: https://www.gov.im/news/2021/dec/21/people-invited-to-take-part-in-first-ever-isle-of-man-fitness-day/

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Corporate Services Division Department of Education, Sport and Culture Thie Slieau Whallian St John’s, Isle of Man IM4 3AS Telephone: (01624) 685808 Website: www.gov.im/dec Email: dec@foi.gov.im Our ref: 2157425 11 January 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 21 December 2021 and which states:

"1) All records of how Nedgroup Investments were chosen to sponsor the Isle of Man Fitness Day 2) All records of communication to and from Nedgroup Investments regarding Isle of Man Fitness Day By "all records" I mean as defined in the Freedom of Information Act. By "Nedgroup Investments" I mean the company (and/or any associated entities) referred to in this press release: https://www.gov.im/news/2021/dec/21/people- invited-to-take-part-in-first-ever-isle-of-man-fitness-day/ By "sponsor" I mean "host and or provide any other support. By "Isle of Man Fitness Day" I mean the event described online here: https://www.gov.im/news/2021/dec/21/people-invited-to-take-part-in-first-ever-isle-of- man-fitness-day/"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have enclosed copies of the information.

s25(b)(i)&(ii) While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because it is absolutely exempt under section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information). The reasons why that exemption applies are that: • The Department of Education Sport and Culture is satisfied that the information amounts to personal data of which you are not the data subject; and • The Department of Education Sport and Culture is satisfied that disclosure of the information would contravene one of the data protection principles as set out at Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation as it applies in the

Isle of Man pursuant to the Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, namely that the Department of Education Sport and Culture can only disclose the information where it would be fair, lawful and meet one of the conditions for lawful processing in Article 6 and in this case, none of those conditions have been met. Please quote the reference number 2157425 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

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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.