Thomas John Evans v The Information Commissioner: [2026] UKUT 399 (AAC)
Summary
The Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber refused permission to appeal in a case concerning the First-tier Tribunal’s jurisdiction under section 166 of the Data Protection Act 2018. The ruling reviews existing case law and confirms the limited scope of the FTT’s powers in this area.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter data protection issues when handling client, tenant or property records, so tribunal guidance on the limits of section 166 complaints is relevant to compliance awareness. It is also a reminder that data protection disputes are governed by a specific and narrow legal route.
Key points
- Permission to appeal was refused by the Upper Tribunal.
- The case concerned an application under section 166 of the Data Protection Act 2018.
- The ruling discusses the limited jurisdiction of the FTT in section 166 matters.
- It references prior authorities including Killock, Delo and Smith.
Organisations:
First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber, Information Commissioner
Regulations:
Data Protection Act 2018, section 166
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