The ICO has duties under the laws which we regulate. Under the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations you can request information about us and our activities. Under the Data Protection Act you can request to see personal information we hold about you.
Information about us and our activities
The ICO is a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations. Anyone can make a request for information to us and we must respond to these requests in writing, letting you know whether we hold the information requested and, if appropriate, disclose it.
We already make a large amount of information available to you. Before asking us for information please:
If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, please send your request by email to internalcomplianceteam@ico.gsi.gov.uk or by post to:
Internal Compliance Team
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Before you contact us, please read our frequently asked questions on making a freedom of information request.
Personal information about you
Under section 7 of the Data Protection Act you can apply to see if we hold any personal information about you. To make a request please write to:
Subject Access Coordinator
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Before you contact us, please see our advice on making a request for personal information (subject access request).
We are as open about the activities of our office as we can be within the law. For more information, please see the Information Commissioner's transparency policy.
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