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In addition to the Annual Report the Commissioner is obliged to lay before Parliament each year, we also produce corporate information covering our plans, priorities, research and reports on our work. This section will provide you with the following further information and documents:
You can also find out about our Management Team and the corporate governance of the ICO.
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Communications and External Relations Strategy
This builds on the strategy agreed by the Management Board in January 2005. It is designed to respond to the changes the ICO has seen recently – and will continue to see. It ensures the organisation presents a clear, efficient and influential face to the outside world, supporting the organisation’s aims, values and objectives as set out in the Corporate Plan. You can download the whole Communication and External Relations Strategy here.
Welsh Language Scheme (Welsh Language Act 1993)
The Information Commissioner's Office has prepared a Welsh Language Scheme that sets out how we will provide Welsh language services to the public in Wales. The Scheme was prepared with the assistance of the Welsh Language Board and came into effect on 21 March 2007. Welsh Language Scheme. Cynllun laith Gymraeg.
Our Transparency Policy
We have published a transparency policy which is a detailed, in-depth document, designed to ensure that organisations and individuals understand how information concerning them will be treated.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all we do. We want to eliminate barriers that prevent people accessing our services or enjoying employment opportunities within the ICO.
We are committed to developing our staff and to fair and inclusive employment practices. We will work proactively to make sure that there are no restrictions to building and developing a diverse workforce.
As a UK public body, we are positive about our duties and obligations under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Welsh Language Act 1993. For further information, please see our Northern Ireland Equality Scheme, Northern Ireland Disability Action Plan and Welsh Language Scheme.
You can see our Disability Equality Scheme below. If you have a disability and require any assistance when accessing our services, please contact our helpline on 08456 306060 or 01625 545745 where a member of our Customer Services Team will be happy to help.
Disability Equality Scheme (HTML)
Disability Equality Scheme (PDF)
Disability Equality Scheme (easy read)
Assessment of energy opportunities
This report, prepared by the Carbon Trust, presents the results of an Assessment of Energy Opportunities Survey conducted in May 2008 by Energy Management Consultancy Ltd.
Assessment of energy saving opportunities for the Information Commissioner’s Office
Relationship with the Ministry of Justice
The ICO is an independent public body and the Ministry of Justice is the ICO’s sponsoring department within Government.
A Framework Document, comprising a Management Statement and a Financial Memorandum, setting out the broad framework for within which the Commissioner, will operate has been agreed. In particular the Framework Document covers:
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the rules and guidelines relevant to the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions, duties and powers;
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the conditions under which any public funds are paid to the Commissioner;
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the arrangements for the Commissioner reporting to Parliament; and
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the relationship between the Secretary of State and his Department, and the Commissioner.
You can request any other information via our publication scheme.
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