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A comprehensive range of online utilities and features

As part of our commitment to providing access to our services, we offer a range of online features. These include tools that help you to make a complaint, request an ICO publication, receive e-newsletters and e-alerts or browse our library of documents.

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Decision notices

The Information Commissioner's final view on whether a public authority has complied with the Freedom of Information Act or the Environmental Information Regulations.

Register of data controllers

The ICO maintains a register of data controllers. You can search this to find out what personal data is being processed by a particular controller, or notify us if you are a data controller.

E-newsletter and alerts

Our free, quarterly e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date with current developments and news from the ICO. Our e-alerts allow you to choose your areas of interest and receive news of additions to the website.

Document library

Our library contains guidance, legislation, brochures, leaflets, factsheets, reports, training material, accounts, committee minutes and more - all the documents you'll need to keep informed and up to date.

Request publications

Use this page to order free briefing notes, training materials, CDs, DVDs and the full range of our publications about data protection and freedom of information.

ICO Media centre

View and download our latest advertising campaigns here.

Glossary of terms

Not sure what some of our words and terms mean? We don’t want to confuse you or leave you in the dark. The glossary's here to help.

Links and resources

We link to a huge number of external sites that provide additional specialist information about data protection, freedom of information and related subjects.

ICO RSS feeds

RSS is a simple way of keeping up to date with the latest news from our website.

Also of interest

  • Press releases

    View our latest press releases which cover a wide range of topics.

  • Contact us

    Contact us using the web form or by using our details.

  • Site A to Z

    Use this page to search alphabetically for the subjects and information we cover.

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