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Section 244 Specified information: considerations relevant to disclosureC1

(1)

A public authority must have regard to the following considerations before disclosing any specified information (within the meaning of section 238(1)).

(2)

The first consideration is the need to exclude from disclosure (so far as practicable) any F1sensitive information.

(3)

The second consideration is the need to exclude from disclosure (so far as practicable) F2any commercial information or private information.

(4)

The third consideration is the extent to which the disclosure of the information mentioned in subsection (3)(a) or (b) is necessary for the purpose for which the authority is permitted to make the disclosure.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 244(2) substituted (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 326(3)(a), 339(2)(c); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(a) (with Sch. para. 19, 20)

F2

Words in s. 244(3) substituted (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 326(3)(b), 339(2)(c); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(a) (with Sch. para. 19, 20)

Modifications

C1

S. 244 excluded (10.5.2018) by Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (c. 10), s. 37(1)(f), Sch. 5 para. 11