Freedom of Information request - Ticketing & Revenue Update 134
Request ID: FOI-1753-2122 Date published: 25 November 2021
You asked
Please provide a copy of Ticketing & Revenue Update 134
We answered
Our ref: FOI-1753-2122/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 7 November 2021 asking for Ticketing & Revenue Update #134.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
Please see attached a copy of TRU134 as requested.
However, in accordance with the FOI Act, some information has been redacted as it is subject to a statutory exemption to the right of access to information under sections 31(1)(b), section 31(1)(g) and section 38(1)(b) which exempt from disclosure information which would, or would be likely to prejudice the apprehension or prosecution of offenders or the exercise of functions for the purpose of ascertaining whether any person has failed to comply with the law as well as being likely to adversely affect the safety and security of TfL employees and members of the general public as well as the security of the rail network.
We have significant concerns about the release of the redacted information into the public domain. Whilst we make no suggestion that you would use the information for anything other than your own personal interest, any disclosures made under the provisions of the FOI Act are deemed to be a ‘disclosure to the world at large’ and the release of this information raises serious safety and security issues. The explanation of our security arrangements and our revenue and cash handling procedures leave us exposed to malicious acts and this information could potentially be obtained and utilised by individuals who may wish to cause disruption or harm to the London Underground network or to commit criminal acts such as theft from our ticket machines as well fare evasion which would reduce the amount of revenue generated by TfL to reinvest in the transport system. Disclosure of information could compromise security and safety preparedness on London Underground’s network and would place members of the public and TfL staff at risk by highlighting areas on the network which could be susceptible to being targeted. It is our concern that the release of details about the operating environment could be combined with other information already in the public domain to help plan an attack.
The use of these exemptions are subject to an assessment of the public interest in relation to the disclosure of the information concerned. We recognise the need for openness and transparency by public authorities, but in this instance we consider that the public interest is in favour of applying the exemption, in order to avoid any compromise to the safety and security of the general public when using our network and to members of TfL staff.
Please note that in accordance with TfL’s obligations under Data Protection legislation some personal data has also been removed, as required by section 40(2) of the FOI Act. This is because disclosure of this personal data would be a breach of the legislation, specifically the first principle which requires all processing of personal data to be fair and lawful. It would not be fair to disclose this personal information when the individuals have no expectation it would be disclosed and TfL has not satisfied one of the conditions which would make the processing ‘fair’.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
