This page contains the ICO's responses to significant external consultations.
Ministry of Justice consultation ‘Getting it right for Victims & Witnesses’
ICO response to the Ministry of Justice consultation ‘Getting it right for Victims & Witnesses’.
The Information Commissioner's response, 19 April 2012
Consultation on removing the duty on maintained schools to follow the ICT Programmes of Study, Attainment Targets and statutory assessment arrangements
Information Commissioner's response to the consultation on removing the duty on maintained schools to follow the ICT Programmes of Study, Attainment Targets and statutory assessment arrangements
The Information Commissioner's response, 17 April 2012
Cabinet Office consultation ’Introducing a Statutory Register of Lobbyists’
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Cabinet Office consultation ’Introducing a Statutory Register of Lobbyists’.
The Information Commissioner's response, 13 April 2012
Department for Communities and Local Government’s Social Housing Fraud consultation
The Information Commissioner’s response to the DCLG consultation Housing Fraud consultation.
The Information Commissioner's response, 4 April 2012
Welsh Office consultation on Providing Support for Council Tax in Wales
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Welsh Office consultation on Providing Support for Council Tax in Wales.
The Information Commissioner's response, 4 April 2012
DVLA's consultation on ‘Transforming DVLA Services’
The Information Commissioner’s response to the DVLA consultation on ‘Transforming DVLA Services’.
The Information Commissioner's response, 20 March 2012
Intellectual Property Office consultation on proposals to change the UK’s copyright system
The Information Commissioner's response to the Intellectual Property Office consultation on proposals to change the UK’s copyright system.
The Information Commissioner's response, 15 March 2012
Department of Justice, NI consultation on part one of the Review of the Criminal Records Regime in Northern Ireland
The Information Commissioner's response to the Department of Justice, NI consultation on part one of the Review of the Criminal Records Regime in Northern Ireland
The Information Commissioner's response, 5 March 2012
Welsh Government’s consultation on Children and Young People’s Continuing Care Guidance
The Information Commissioner's response to the Welsh Government’s consultation 'Children and Young People’s Continuing Care Guidance'
The Information Commissioner's response, 5 March 2012
HMRC’s consultation ‘Modernising the administration of the personal tax system: Tax transparency for individuals’
The Information Commissioner's response to HMRC’s consultation ‘Modernising the administration of the personal tax system: Tax transparency for individuals’
The Information Commissioner's response, 24 February 2012
Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, NI consultation on the Model of Shared Services for implementation in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
The Information Commissioner's response to the Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, NI consultation on the Model of Shared Services for implementation in Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
The Information Commissioner's response, 23 February 2012
Department for Education consultation on 'Proposed changes to the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 to require governing bodies to share information with prospective employers about whether head teachers and teachers have been in capability procedures'
The Information Commissioner's response to the Department for Education's consultation on 'Proposed changes to the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 to require governing bodies to share information with prospective employers about whether head teachers and teachers have been in capability procedures'
The Information Commissioner's response, 14 February 2012
Report on post-legislative scrutiny of FOIA – Information Commissioner’s submission to the Justice Committee
The Information Commissioner’s submission to the Justice Committee’s report on Post-legislative scrutiny of FOIA, 3 February 2012
Welsh Government consultation ‘Proposals for legislation on organ and tissue donation: White Paper
The Information Commissioner's response to the Welsh Government consultation ‘Proposals for legislation on organ and tissue donation: White Paper'
The Information Commissioner's response, 31 January 2012
Scottish Parliament Justice Committee Call for Evidence on the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Bill
The Information Commissioner's response to the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee Call for Evidence on the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Bill
The Information Commissioner's response, 25 January 2012
Welsh Government consultation ‘The Local Election Survey (Wales) Regulations 2012’
The Information Commissioner's response to the Welsh Government consultation ‘The Local Election Survey (Wales) Regulations 2012’
The Information Commissioner's response, 23 January 2012
UCAS Admissions Process Review consultation
The Information Commissioner's response to the UCAS Admissions Process Review consultation
The Information Commissioner's response, 17 January 2012
HMRC’s consultation ‘Legislative changes relating to the introduction of Real Time Information’
The Information Commissioner's response to the HMRC’s consultation ‘Legislative changes relating to the introduction of Real Time Information’
The Information Commissioner's response, 13 January 2012
DWP’s consultation ‘Social Security information-sharing: draft regulations’
The Information Commissioner's response to the DWP’s consultation ‘Social Security information-sharing: draft regulations’
The Information Commissioner's response, 13 January 2012
The Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman’s Information Promise consultation
The Information Commissioner's response to the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman’s Information Promise consultation
The Information Commissioner's response, 6 January 2012
Home Office consultation ‘Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme’
The Information Commissioner's response to the Home Office consultation ‘Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme’
The Information Commissioner's response, 5 January 2012
Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety, NI – Draft Maternity Strategy consultation
The Information Commissioner's response to the Maternity Strategy for Northern Ireland consultation document.
The Information Commissioner's response, 22 December 2011
Access to Justice Review Northern Ireland
The Information Commissioner's response to the Access to Justice Review Northern Ireland.
The Information Commissioner's response, 12 December 2011
Ofsted's Common Inspection Framework 2012 consultation.
The Information Commissioner's response to the Common Inspection Framework 2012 consultation.
The Information Commissioner's response, 22 November 2011
Commission on a Bill of Rights' Discussion Paper 'Do we need a UK Bill of Rights?'
Response by the Information Commissioner to the Commission on a Bill of Rights' Discussion Paper 'Do we need a UK Bill of Rights?'
The Information Commissioner's response, 11 November 2011
The Welsh Government's consultation on 'Changes to the Blue Badge Scheme in Wales'
Response by the Information Commissioner to the Welsh Government's consultation on 'Changes to the Blue Badge Scheme in Wales'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 28 October 2011
The HM Revenue and Customs’ consultation ‘Digital by Default’
The Information Commissioner’s response to the HM Revenue and Customs’ consultation ‘Digital by Default’
The Information Commissioner's response, 28 October 2011
The Cabinet Office’s consultation ‘Making open data real’
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Cabinet Office consultation 'Making open data real'.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 27 October 2011
The Cabinet Office's consultation 'Data Policy for a Public Data Corporation'
Response by the Information Commissioner to the Cabinet Office's consultation 'Data Policy for a Public Data Corporation'
The Information Commissioner’s response, 27 October 2011
Defra's 'A New Era for the Waterways: A supplementary consultation on certain aspects of the proposed Transfer Order for transferring the functions of British Waterways in England and Wales to a New Waterways Charity and for making consequential provision in Scotland '
Response by the Information Commissioner to Defra's supplementary consultation 'A New Era for the Waterways'.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 24 October 2011
Department for Culture, Media and Sport's consultation 'Proposed amendments to Schedule 6 of the Gambling Act 2005'
Response by the Information Commissioner to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's consultation 'Proposed amendments to Schedule 6 of the Gambling Act 2005'
The Information Commissioner’s response, 8 October 2011
HM Revenue & Custom's 'Modernising Powers, Deterrents and Safeguards: Bringing HMRC's information powers into line with international standards for tax exchange information
Response by the Information Commissioner to the HM Revenue and Customs consultation document: ‘Modernising Powers, Deterrents and Safeguards: Bringing HMRC’s information powers into line with international standards for tax information exchange’.
The Information Commissioner's response, 29 September 2011
The Cabinet Office's White Paper on Individual Electoral Registration
Information Commissioner’s Response to the Cabinet Office's White Paper on Individual Electoral Registration.
The Information Commissioner's response, 2 September 2011
DVA NI consultation 'Proposed introduction of regulations concerning access to driver licensing information'
The Information Commissioner’s response to the DVA NI consultation 'Proposed introduction of regulations concerning access to driver licensing information'
The Information Commissioner's response, 30 August 2011
The Ministry of Justice’s consultation on “How should the UK approach the EU proposal to create a European Account Preservation Order?"
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on 'How should the UK approach the EU proposal to create a European Account Preservation Order?'
The Information Commissioner's response, 11 August 2011
Privacy Advisory Committee NI consultation 'Review of the Code of Practice on Protecting the Confidentiality of Service User Information'
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Privacy Advisory Committee NI consultation review of the 'Code of Practice on Protecting the Confidentiality of Service User information'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 8 August 2011
Department for Education's consultation on the Changes to the Admissions Framework
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Department for Education's 'Consultation on the changes to the admissions framework'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 8 August 2011
Ministry of Justice's consultation on the Draft Defamation Bill
The Information Commissioner's response to the Ministry of Justice's 'Consultation on the Draft Defamation Bill'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 14 June 2011
The Home Office’s consultation relating to surveillance cameras
The Information Commissioner's response to the Home Office’s consultation ‘Code of practice relating to surveillance cameras’.
The Information Commissioner's response, 25 May 2011
Department for Education's 'National Curriculum Review: Call for Evidence'
The Information Commissioner's response to the Department for Education's consultation 'National Curriculum Review: Call for Evidence'
The Information Commissioner's response, 21 April 2011
Department for Work and Pensions Call for evidence on new arrangements extending data sharing powers between DWP and local authorities, in relation to the provision of welfare services and housing benefit
The Information Commissioner’s Office response to the Department for Work and pensions call for evidence on ‘Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities’.
The Information Commissioner's response, 21 April 2011
Ofgem's Smart Metering Spring Package - Addressing Consumer Protection Issues consultation
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Ofgem consultation 'Smart Metering Spring Package – Addressing Consumer Protection Issues'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 8 April 2011
The Department for Work and Pensions' Green Paper consultation 'Strengthening families, promoting parental responsibility: the future of child maintenance'
The Information Commissioner’s Office response to the Department for Work and Pensions Green Paper consultation ‘Strengthening families, promoting parental responsibility; the future of child maintenance’
The Information Commissioner's response, 7 April 2011
Home Affairs Select Committee - Call for written evidence - The New Landscape of Policing
The Information Commissioner’s submission to the Home Affairs Committee’s 'Call for Evidence on the New Landscape of Policing'.
The Information Commissioner's submission, 31 March 2011
Department of Health's 'Liberating the NHS: Developing the Healthcare Workforce' consultation
The Information Commissioner's response to the Department of Health's consultation 'Liberating the NHS: Developing the Healthcare Workforce'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 31 March 2011
Department of Health's 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People: consultation on the funding and commissioning routes for public health'
The Information Commissioner's response to the Department of Health's consultation 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People: consultation on the funding and commissioning routes for public health'
The Information Commissioner's response, 31 March 2011
Consultation on the Code of recommended practice for local authorities on data transparency
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Consultation on the Code of recommended practice for local authorities on data transparency
The Information Commissioner's response, 14 March 2011
The Information Commissioner’s response to HM Government's White Paper - Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our strategy for public health in England.
The Information Commissioner’s response to the White Paper: Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our strategy for public health in England.
The Information Commissioner's response, 4 March 2011
Ministry of Justice's consultation 'Breaking the Cycle: Effective Punishment, Rehabilitation and Sentencing of Offenders'
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation 'Breaking the Cycle: Effective Punishment, Rehabilitation and Sentencing of Offenders'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 4 March 2011
Council of Europe's consultation on 'The Modernisation of Convention 108'
The Information Commissioner response to The Council of Europe’s consultation on 'The Modernisation of Convention 108'
The Information Commissioner's response, 3 March 2011
HM Revenue & Custom's 'Improving the operation of PAYE: Collecting Real Time Information' consultation
The Information Commissioner’s response to HM Revenue & Customs consultation 'Improving the operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE): Collecting Real Time Information'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 24 February 2011
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's 'Annual review of the MPs' Expenses Scheme' consultation
The Information Commissioner’s Office Response to the 'Annual Review of the MP’s Expenses Scheme Consultation'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 11 February 2011
NI Law Commission's consultation paper 'Bail in Criminal Proceedings NILC7 (2010)'
Information Commissioner’s response to the Northern Ireland Law Commission Consultation Paper 'Bail in Criminal Proceedings'
The Information Commissioner's response, 2 February 2011
Home Office's consultation on the transparency section of their Business Plan 2011-15
The Information Commissioner’s response to the transparency section of the Home Office business plan.
The Information Commissioner's response, 31 January 2011
Defra's consultation on the transparency section of their Business Plan 2011-15
The Information Commissioner’s Office response to Defra Business Plan Section E: Transparency.
The Information Commissioner's response, 31 January 2011
Department for Culture, Media and Sport's 'Business Plan 2011-15 Transparency Consultation'
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's 'Business Plan 2011-15 Transparency Consultation'
The Information Commissioner's response, 28 January 2011
The Department of Health's 'An Information Revolution' a consultation on proposals
This consultation is subsequent to the White Paper Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS. It is part of the Government's agenda to give people more information and control and greater choice.
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Department of Health's consultation 'Liberating the NHS: An Information Revolution'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 12 January 2011
The Department of Health's 'Liberating the NHS: Greater choice and control' a consultation on proposals
The Information Commissioner's response to the the Department of Health's consultation 'Liberating the NHS: Greater choice and Control'.
The Information Commissioner's response, 12 January 2011
The Department of Health's consultation document 'The NHS Constitution and Whistleblowing'
The Information Commissioner's response to the Home Office’s consultation 'The NHS Constitution and Whistleblowing: A paper for consultation'
The Information Commissioner's response, 11 January 2011
The Home Office’s consultation ‘The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (‘RIPA’): monetary penalties and consents for interception’
The Information Commissioner's response to the Home Office’s consultation ‘The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (‘RIPA’): monetary penalties and consents for interception’.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 17 December 2010
The Welsh Assembly Government's consultation 'Substance Misuse Service & System Improvement: Integrated Care for Children and Young People Age 18 Years and Under who Misuse Substances'
Response from the Information Commissioner’s Office to the Welsh Assembly Government consultation 'Substance Misuse Service & System Improvement 2010'.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 17 November 2011
The Department of Health’s consultation ‘Transparency in outcomes – a framework for the NHS’
The Information Commissioner's response to the Department of Health’s consultation ‘Transparency in Outcomes – a framework for the NHS'.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 8 October 2010
The Ministry of Justice’s call for evidence on the current data protection legislative framework
The Information Commissioner's response to the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) call for evidence on the current data protection legislative framework.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 6 October 2010
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customers (HMRC) discussion document on improving the operation of ‘Pay As You Earn’ (PAYE)
The Information Commissioner’s comments on the HMRC discussion document, 'Discussion Document on improving the operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE)’.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 22 September 2010
Home Office’s consultation on policing in the 21st Century
The Information Commissioner's response to the Home Office consultation, 'Policing in the 21st century: reconnecting police and the people'.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 20 September 2010
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) consultation on their publication proposals
The Information Commissioner’s response to the IPSA Consultation, 'Consultation on IPSA’s Publication Proposals'.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 7 July 2010
Knowing or reckless misuse of personal data - introducing custodial sentences
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on the provision of custodial sanctions for those found guilty of offences under section 55 of the Data Protection Act 1998: Knowing or reckless misuse of personal data - introducing custodial sentences.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 16 November 2009
Home Office consultation on the National DNA database
The Information Commissioner's response to the Home Office consultation, 'Keeping the right people on the DNA database'.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 7 August 2009
Home Office – Consultation on how alcohol is sold and supplied
The Information Commissioner’s response to the Home Office consultation ‘Safe. Sensible. Social. Selling alcohol responsibly’.
ICO's response form for licensing authorities, enforcement agencies & health bodies.
Home Office – Consultation on Protecting the Public in a Changing Communication Environment
The ICO's response to the Home Office's consultation: Protecting the Public in a Changing Communication Environment. Open date: 24 April - 20 July 2009.
The Information Commissioner’s response, 20 July 2009
Ministry of Justice – Consultation on The Information Commissioner’s Inspection Powers and Funding Arrangements under the Data Protection Act 1998
The ICO's response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on inspection powers and funding arrangements: Inspection powers and funding arrangements of the Information Commissioner, Open date: 17 July - 27 August 2008
The Information Commissioner’s response, 16 July 2008
Ministry of Justice – Consultation on implementing part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
The ICO's response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation Transforming tribunals: Implementing part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, November 2007-February 2008.
The Information Commissioner's response, 22 February 2008.
Ministry of Justice – Consultation on the Freedom of Information Act
The ICO's response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on whether the government should extend the coverage of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and if so, which organisations it should consider, October 2007-February 2008.
The Information Commissioner's response, 1 February 2008.
Independent review of the 30-year rule
The ICO's response to the independent review, requested by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, of the '30-year rule', under which most government records are transferred to The National Archives and made available to the public by the time they are 30 years old, February-April 2008.
The Information Commissioner's response, 30 January 2008.