Got my Standard Access Request documentation through this morning from PTSB. Two huge envelopes containing approximately 3 lbs of paper each.
Anyway, on the cover letter is a note that says "We have withheld documentation that is considered legal privilege as per sections 5 (f & g) of the data protection acts 1988/2003."
These are the two paragraphs:
Anyone know why they are allowed withhold?
PS
I take great pleasure in the fact that it cost me €6.50 to request it & cost them €20 just to post it!
Anyway, on the cover letter is a note that says "We have withheld documentation that is considered legal privilege as per sections 5 (f & g) of the data protection acts 1988/2003."
These are the two paragraphs:
(f) consisting of an estimate of, or kept for the purpose of estimating, the amount of the liability of the data controller concerned on foot of a claim for the payment of a sum of money, whether in respect of damages or compensation, in any case in which the application of the section would be likely to prejudice the interests of the data controller in relation to theclaim,
(g) in respect of which a claim of privilege could be maintained in proceedings in a court in relation to communications between a client and his professional legal advisers or between those advisers,
(g) in respect of which a claim of privilege could be maintained in proceedings in a court in relation to communications between a client and his professional legal advisers or between those advisers,
Anyone know why they are allowed withhold?
PS
I take great pleasure in the fact that it cost me €6.50 to request it & cost them €20 just to post it!