The ICO: Enabling Crime Through Inaction

The ICO has positioned itself as a champion of information rights in the United Kingdom. Yet, its consistent failure to enforce data protection laws and hold organisations accountable has rendered it not just ineffective but complicit in enabling criminal activity. Under the leadership of John Edwards, the ICO’s decision to prioritise “advisory” roles over enforcement […]

The ICO’s Ineffectiveness in Handling My GDPR Complaint: What Comes Next

12 August 2024 – My ongoing experience with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has left me deeply frustrated and concerned about the effectiveness of our data protection regulatory framework. After Balliol Property Services (BPS) failed to respond to my Subject Access Request (SAR), I turned to the ICO for enforcement, expecting them to uphold GDPR. […]

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