ICO and stakeholder consultations

ICO consultation on the role of data ethics in complying with the GDPR

26 November 2020, ICO consultation, Open

This consultation is part of a suite of resources where we are looking for a wide range of views from organisations and individuals, across all sectors and organisational sizes. We want to hear from…

ICO consultation on the draft Statutory guidance

12 November 2020, ICO consultation, Closed

We are running a consultation about an updated version of the Statutory guidance on how the ICO will exercise its data protection regulatory functions of information notices, assessment notices, enforcement notices and penalty notices.

ICO consultation on a package of support for the providers of online services likely to be accessed by children

27 March 2020, ICO consultation, Closed

The ICO has recently published the final version of its Age Appropriate Design Code – a code of practice for online services

ICO call for views on the processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions

13 March 2020, ICO consultation, Closed

Organisations may process personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences, or related security measures (Article 10 data), for many reasons. For example, to safeguard vulnerable individuals or children, assess people’s suitability for employment, or assess whether a person can access services such as housing or insurance. The processing of Article 10 data is governed by a complex legislative framework.

ICO consultation on the draft direct marketing code of practice

04 March 2020, ICO consultation, Closed

We are analysing the feedback received and this will inform the final version. Where appropriate the content of the draft code will be changed, clarified or expanded. The Information…

ICO consultation on the draft AI auditing framework guidance for organisations

19 February 2020, ICO consultation, Closed

The ICO has launched a consultation on our draft guidance on the AI auditing framework.

ICO consultation on the draft right of access guidance

12 February 2020, ICO consultation, Closed

The right of access (known as subject access) is a fundamental right of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It allows individuals to find out what personal data is held about them and to…

ICO and The Turing consultation on Explaining AI decisions guidance

24 January 2020, ICO consultation, Closed

Thank you for your response to our consultation on our ExplAIn guidance. This consultation closed on 24 January 2020. Since then we have been reviewing the responses we received and updating our…

ICO consultation on the accountability toolkit

09 December 2019, ICO consultation, Closed

Back in October, we asked for your help to test and develop our ideas about an accountability toolkit. Our survey has now closed and we have had an excellent response rate, 163 in total, from a…

ICO call for views on the application for powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act

06 December 2019, ICO consultation, Closed

The Information Commissioner invites views on her office being granted access to investigation and other associated powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). Personal data has a monetary…

ICO consultation on the draft framework code of practice for the use of personal data in political campaigning

04 October 2019, ICO consultation, Closed

It is vital in any democratic society that political parties, candidates and campaigners are able to communicate effectively with voters. But it is equally vital that all organisations involved in…

ICO consultation on the draft data sharing code of practice

09 September 2019, ICO consultation, Closed

As required by the Data Protection Act 2018, we are working on updating our data sharing code of practice, which was published in 2011. The updated draft code of practice will explain and advise…

Age appropriate design: a code of practice for online services

31 May 2019, ICO consultation, Closed

The Information Commissioner is seeking feedback on her draft code of practice Age appropriate design – a code of practice for online services likely to be accessed by children (the code). The…

ICO call for views on a data protection and journalism code of practice

24 May 2019, ICO consultation, Closed

The Information Commissioner is calling for views on a data protection and journalism code of practice (the code).

Consultation – 'Openness by design' – our draft access to information strategy

08 March 2019, ICO consultation, Closed

Every year, more and more people ask us to independently review decisions made by public authorities about their requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act or the Environmental…

Call for views – Direct Marketing Code of Practice

24 December 2018, ICO consultation, Closed

The Information Commissioner is calling for views on a direct marketing code of practice.

Call for Views: Code of Practice for the use of personal information in political campaigns

21 December 2018, ICO consultation, Closed

In recent years the shape of political campaigning has changed dramatically. Rapid social and technological developments in the use of big data and social media have fundamentally changed the way…

Consultation on the Future of the International Conference of Information Commissioners

05 October 2018, ICO consultation, Closed

The Information Commissioner, along with a Governance Working Group (GWG) consisting of colleagues from Argentina, Canada, India, Mexico, Serbia and South Africa, is launching a consultation on the future of the International Conference of Information Commissioners.