What we do

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The ICO enforces and oversees the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. 

Our main functions are educating and influencing (we promote good practice and give information and advice), resolving problems (we resolve eligible complaints from people who think their rights have been breached) and enforcing (we use legal sanctions against those who ignore or refuse to accept their obligations).

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Our vision, aims and responsibilities

We have a number of aims and responsibilites. Find out what we can and can't do, and the details of our formal powers here.

Corporate information

We provide a wide range of information on our work, including corporate plans, research surveys, annual reports and financial information.

Request information from us

The ICO has duties under the laws which we regulate. You may be able to request information from us.

FAQs

Read all our FAQs

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