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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. ICO is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
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COI was the government department responsible for providing marketing and advertising services to other organisations in the public sector. COI closed in 2012.
Reports, guidance and information about improving the quality and quantity of management information within government.
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
Joint Concept Note 2/18 explains why information advantage must be at the heart of how Defence operates if we are to enable credible military options.
The role of the National Information Board is to put data and technology safely to work for patients, service users, citizens and the professionals who serve them. The NIB brings together national health and care organisations from the NHS, public...
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The Commission was established on 17 July 2015 to review the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and was dissolved on 11 March 2016.
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