Our organisation

Our organisation

The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. Find out more about our organisation.

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Introduction to the ICO

Find out who we are, what we do and what we can’t do.

Key facts

Read some key facts about the ICO.

Management board

Photos and profiles of the ICO's Management Board, along with members' Registers of Interests.

Organisational structure

View our organisational structure and organogram.

Northern Ireland office

Our Northern Ireland office is based in Belfast. Read about its responsibilities and view contact details.

Scotland office

Our Scotland office is based in Edinburgh. Read about its responsibilities and view contact details.

Wales office

Our Wales office is based in Cardiff. Read about its responsibilities and view contact details.

Requests to visit the ICO

Find out about requesting a visit to the ICO. This information is mainly aimed at visitors from abroad.

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.

Register of gifts and hospitality

View our register of the gifts and hospitality received.

Other useful items


  • What we cover

    Find out more about our responsibilities and obligations under the legislation we cover.

  • News and events

    Find out the latest news on data protection and freedom of information.