The UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.

Head Office

Wilmslow is home to their open plan head office, Wycliffe House, where most of their staff are based. 

Wilmslow is a thriving Cheshire town, renowned for its shopping centre, café and restaurant culture with major high street chains, independent boutiques and great places to eat just outside their office. 

Their office is within easy walking distance of the local shops, cafes and high street shops, railway station and bus stop. They are only a 10 minute train ride from Stockport, 15 minutes from Manchester City Centre and 15 minutes from Crewe. They also benefit from hourly trains direct to London Euston so you can be in the heart of London in under 2 hours. They are only a short drive from the M60 and M56 and a 10 minute drive from Manchester International Airport.

What They Do

Their role is to uphold information rights in the public interest. Find out more about their work and the legislation they cover.

Their Work

• Register of fee payers: Their register of fee payers includes details of organisations that process personal data.
• Legislation they cover: The ICO covers a number of acts and regulations
• Handling concerns: Each year they receive tens of thousands of enquiries, written concerns and complaints. Read about how they deal with them.