Information Commissioner’s Office
The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK’s independent regulator for data protection and information rights, enforcing UK GDPR.
What ICO does
The main responsibilities of Information Commissioner’s Office.
Working with ICO
Apply UK GDPR-aligned access controls and audit logging.
Support breach detection, recording and reporting.
Evidence a documented information-governance posture.
Manage subject-access and information-rights requests.
Sectors, programmes & frameworks
The care sectors, funding programmes and regulatory frameworks most connected to ICO. Applicability varies by provider type, service and UK nation.
Funding programmes
Regulatory frameworks
- UK GDPR — The UK data protection regime governing personal and special category data.
Regulation and national bodies differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore the four nations and English regions directory for nation-level intelligence.
One platform, from national government to the front line
CareFocusIQ connects regulators, national bodies, programmes, nations and sectors into a single intelligent platform for UK care.
CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, service and UK nation, and remain the responsibility of each provider.