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Contact Address
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Telephone
01625 545700

Website
www.ico.gov.uk

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Who we are

The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK’s independent public body set up to promote public access to official information and to protect personal information.

We are based in Wilmslow, Cheshire and have regional offices in London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

What we do

  • We enforce the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and the Environmental Information Regulations.
  • We maintain the public register of data controllers, under the Data Protection Act.
  • We approve publications schemes adopted by public authorities under the Freedom of Information Act.
  • We provide a general enquiry service for individuals and organisations.
  • We publish guidance and information to encourage organisations to achieve good practice and help individuals to understand their rights.
  • We raise awareness of the law and how it works
  • We influence thinking on privacy and access issues.
  • We rule on eligible complaints from people who think the Data Protection Act or Freedom of Information Act has been breached.
  • We prosecute those who commit offences under the legislation.

Why work for us?

If you’re wondering what it’s like to work for the ICO, we can confidently say that our staff enjoy a friendly and informal working environment. The nature of our work means that staff are genuinely interested in making a difference in society. If you’d like to get a little more from your job than just a pay packet, we could provide just the opportunity you are looking for, to make a difference.

We try hard to give our staff an opportunity to realise their potential and have a number of policies and support mechanisms in place to help in their personal development.

We offer all the benefits you would expect from a national public sector body including; flexible working hours, generous leave entitlements, excellent pension scheme, welfare and family friendly policies, childcare incentives, excellent learning and development opportunities and support with further education.

For more information visit www.ico.gov.uk

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