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The problem remains, too, that the Secretary of State appoints the most important members of the commission. This ability to appoint has the potential to give the Secretary of State undue influence over the commission’s decision-making processes. What checks and balances, if any, will there be on the identity of commission members? The independence of the Information Commissioner’s Office is a key component that secured the designation of EU-UK data adequacy. We are concerned that the transition to the information commission could dilute its independence, thereby representing another threat to data adequacy. The independence of the information commission is important for maintaining EU-UK data adequacy.