A request for information can only be refused if:
- It falls under one of the exemptions
- Where the information is not actually held
- The cost of providing the information exceeds £450
There are 23 exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. For further information see the Information Commissioner's Office website
Where an exemption applies, we will tell you which one we have used, unless this would reveal the content of the information.
Related Websites
- Information Commissioner's Office

- Local Government Ombudsman

- Ministry of Justice

- Office of Surveillance Commissioners

Contact Information Compliance
- Tel: 01803 207467
- Email: foi@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: N/A
