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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 December 2024
Debate
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]Contribution
We believe that the Government should remove the provisions compelling the commissioner to consult the Secretary of State, thus reaffirming the UK’s commitment to the regulator’s independence. If so amended, the Bill would ensure that the new Information Commissioner is at a sufficient arm’s length from the Government to oversee public and private bodies’ use of personal data with impartiality and objectiveness.
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