Gender identification

Summary

A request was made for all records of communication between the Cabinet Office and external organizations regarding gender identification. The authority responded that it does not hold this information as it is not collated centrally.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested records of communication regarding gender identification.
• Other departments may hold such communications, but there is no central collation of this data.
• There is no requirement for other departments to share or report this information to the Cabinet Office.
• The request was received on 6 July 2022 and the response was issued on 21 July 2022.
• The requester has the right to an internal review or to appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2524910
• 2022-07-06
• 2022-07-21
• 21 July 2022
• 6 July 2022
• IM1 3PN
• 01624 686244

Original Request

A copy of all records of communication between the department and external organisations (charities and non-profit organisations, but also businesses) regarding gender identification.

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: 2524910 21 July 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 6 July 2022 and which states:

"A copy of all records of communication between the department and external organisations (charities and non-profit organisations, but also businesses) regarding gender identification."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested. It is possible that other departments have communication in respect of gender identification, however, we do not collate this information centrally and there is no requirement for departments to share or report this information to Cabinet Office. Please quote the reference number 2524910 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