The Information Commissioner S Officeicois The Uk S Independent Authority For Data Protectionfreedom Of Informationand Privacy Rightsestablished In 1984It Operates As A Non Departmental Public Body That Reports Directly To The Uk Parliamentthe Ico S Mission Is To Uphold Information Rights By Promoting Transparency In Public Bodies And Safeguarding Individual Data Privacy The Ico Enforces Key Legislationincluding The Data Protection Act 2018 And The Uk Gdprit Provides Regulatory Oversight By Investigating Breachesconducting Auditsand Offering Public Guidance On Data Subject Rightsthe Office Also Resolves Complaints Related To Data Misuse And Issues Fines For Non Complianceits Resources Include A Publicly Accessible Register Of Fee Payersself Assessment Toolkits For Businessesand Training Materials For Data Protection Officersthe Ico Serves Individualsorganizationsand Public Sector Entitiesensuring That Privacy Rights Are Respected While Promoting Accountability And Transparency
