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About the ICO – Wales
Our Wales regional office is based in Cardiff. It is responsible for:
- providing a general advice and enquiry service to individuals, organisations and public authorities based in Wales;
- investigating all freedom of information complaints which relate to Welsh public authorities;
- raising local awareness of information rights and encouraging good practice;
- engaging with the Welsh Assembly Government, National Assembly and other key decision makers to ensure that new policy and legislation comply with the legislation we regulate;
- ensuring that the interests of individuals, organisations and public authorities throughout Wales are considered in the development of ICO policy and guidance; and
- responding to local needs by providing a targeted and appropriate service (this includes the provision of services in the Welsh language).
Who we are
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Anne Jones, the Assistant Commissioner for Wales, leads our Wales office. Anne joined the ICO in 2003, with a background in library and information work and also considerable IT experience. She has an honours degree in French and Information Studies from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and an MSc in Information and Library Management from Bristol University.
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Useful information
Guidance available in Welsh
Welsh Language Scheme
The Information Commissioner's Office has prepared a Welsh Language Scheme that sets out how we will provide Welsh language services to the public in Wales. The Scheme was prepared with the assistance of the Welsh Language Board and came ito effect on 21 March 2007.
Information Sharing in the Welsh Public Sector: a way through the maze? Llandrindod Wells,
23 April 2008
Presentations from the conference’s plenary and workshop sessions
Wales-specific guidance
Data Protection - Technical Guidance Note: Access to pupils' information held by schools in Wales
ICO Wales contact details
Information Commissioner’s Office – Wales
Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5FL
Telephone: 029 2044 8044
Fax: 029 2044 8045
Email: wales@ico.gsi.gov.uk
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