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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 December 2024
Debate
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]Contribution
Amendment 134 would amend Clause 90 to clarify the role and statutory objective of the Information Commissioner’s Office by removing unnecessary and potentially counterproductive objectives. This would clearly state in legislation that the ICO has a duty to investigate infringement and ensure the diligent application of data protection rules. If so amended, Clause 90 would promote clarity and consistency in the ICO’s regulatory function. As the Institute for Government points out:
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