Does the ICO cover Wales?

The ICO is committed to providing services to all stakeholders, and The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 established a legal framework to impose duties on public organisations to comply with standards of conduct in relation to the Welsh Language.

Does the Information Commissioner deal with data protection?

Every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information needs to pay a data protection fee to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), unless they are exempt.

Does GDPR apply to Wales?

Under GDPR, individuals have a range of rights in relation to their data. However, some of these rights depend on the lawful basis under which Welsh Government/WEFO is processing their data.

Where is the ICO located?

Wilmslow
Location. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is based in the centre of Wilmslow, Cheshire, about 12 miles south of Manchester. It is approximately 200 miles (300km) north of London.

Who oversees data protection issues in the UK?

It will be enforced by theInformation Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The Government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the European Union will not alter this.

What does the Information Commissioner do?

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. ICO is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.

How do I report someone for breach of GDPR?

If you think your data has been misused or that the organisation holding it has not kept it secure, you should contact them and tell them. If you’re unhappy with their response or if you need any advice you should contact the Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO ). You can also chat online with an advisor.

What does the information Commissioner do?

Who is the CEO of ICO?

José Carlos García de Quevedo has been Executive Chairman & CEO of the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) since June 2018.

Who is the current regulator for data protection at the Information Commissioner’s Office?

John Edwards
The Commissioner’s mission is to “uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals”. The role of Information Commissioner is currently held by John Edwards (regulator), who succeeded Elizabeth Denham on the 3rd of January 2022.

Who enforces data protection?

theInformation Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
It will be enforced by theInformation Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The Government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the European Union will not alter this.