Who we are

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The ICO is the UK's independent public body set up to promote access to official information and protect personal information. The Ministry of Justice is our sponsoring department within the Government.

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History of the ICO

Read about some of the key events in the ICO's history, which began when the Data Protection Act was implemented in 1984.

Management Board

Photos and profiles of the ICO's Management Board. You can also see minutes of Management Board meetings and Registers of Interests of the members.

Corporate governance

Information about our corporate governance can be found here including details and minutes of internal committees.

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