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Our reference: 01/FOI/24/005759/C
Date: 03/01/2025
I submit this request for specific information regarding Plagiarism in the Humberside Police area of responsibility. This information is sought under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA 2000). We are requesting the following data.
Could I also add to the below that I would like to be provided with all emails / minutes and notes in relation to the panel held on the 22/10/24 in respect of my Plagiarism case between all parties’
The Freedom of Information Act requires that this request is dealt with in a manner that is motive and applicant blind. A disclosure under this legislation is considered a disclosure to the world and is considered to be on the basis that it is in the public interest.
Section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) places two duties on public authorities. Unless exemptions apply, the first duty at Section 1(1)(a) is to confirm or deny whether the information specified in a request is held. The second duty at Section 1(1)(b) is to disclose information that has been confirmed as being held. Where exemptions are relied upon Section 17 of FOIA requires that we provide the applicant with a notice which: a) states that fact b) specifies the exemption(s) in question and c) states (if that would not otherwise be apparent) why the exemption applies.
Disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act is deemed to be released to the public at large. Therefore, no information if deemed would identify a living individual would be released. Therefore section 40(2) of the Act is engaged in relation to questions 1, 2 and 3.
The Force considers this information is exempt under section 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), as the information constitutes third party data. Section 40(2) provides that personal data about third parties is exempt if one of the conditions set out in section 40(3) is satisfied. Under the FOIA, disclosure of this information would breach Data Protection Principles contained within Data Protection Legislation, where it would be unfair to that person or is confidential. Regarding questions 1 and 2 specifically, the numbers are so small (5 or less) that the Force believes it would be possible to identify individuals as a result of disclosure and question 3 names specific officers.
As section 40(2) is an absolute exemption there is no requirement for me to conduct a public interest test. However I am satisfied that disclosure would breach the 1st principle of the Data Protection Act – fair and lawful processing.
There is no current percentage point of plagiarism.
Under Subject Access Provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 an individual has the right to be informed of any personal data held about them and provided with a copy (subject to exemptions) within a statutory 28 day period. We have logged this part of your request as a Subject Access Request and this will be dealt with accordingly
Please note that police forces in the United Kingdom are routinely required to provide information and statistics to government bodies and the recording criteria is set nationally. However, the systems used for recording these figures are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data. It should be noted that for these reasons this force’s response to your questions should not be used for the comparison purposes with any other response you may receive.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 01482 578662.
Information Governance Unit
Humberside Police