Open date: 17 July 2008
Close date: 27 August 2008
This consultation builds on recommendations stemming from the Data Sharing Review recently conducted by Richard Thomas, the Information Commissioner, and Dr Mark Walport, Director of the Wellcome Trust.
The Government seeks views on proposed changes to the inspection powers and funding arrangements of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Specifically we seek views on proposals to:
- promote good practice
- enforce compliance by enhancing the Commissioner's inspection powers under the Data Protection Act 1998
- amend the structure for funding the Information Commissioner's data protection duties.
Consultation paper
- Consultation paper [PDF 0.34mb, 68 pages]
This paper sets out, for consultation, proposed changes to the inspection powers and funding arrangements of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). - List of questions for response [Word 0.05mb, 2 pages]
Contact details
Matthew Benson
Information Rights Division
Ministry of Justice
54 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QW
Tel: 020 7210 8072
Fax: 020 7210 8388