Information Commissioner's Office (UK)

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s independent authority responsible for upholding information rights. It enforces laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act, ensuring organizations handle personal data properly. The ICO helps protect individuals’ privacy, promotes transparency, and investigates data misuse or breaches. It also provides guidance to organizations on data practices and can impose fines or sanctions if rules are broken. Essentially, the ICO ensures that personal information is managed responsibly, balancing privacy rights with the interests of organizations and the public.