Statement: 7 July 2011
Information Commissioner, Christopher Graham, said:
“The ICO has long pushed for greater openness and transparency. We’ve been engaging with government on its transparency and accountability agenda in a range of areas from salaries disclosure to crime mapping. Freedom of Information publication schemes provide a vehicle for delivering a lot more.
“I look forward to working closely with the government on the next phase of its transparency agenda, always striving to ensure that the right balance is struck between the right to know and the right to privacy.”
Further information on today’s announcements can be found on the Cabinet Office website.
Notes to Editors
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
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The ICO has specific responsibilities set out in the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.
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