Recent lecture by Information Commissioner

The Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas, gave a lecture to the Centre for Regulated Industries on 9 January 2008:

In a wide-ranging speech the Information Commissioner spoke about his role, the functions of his office and some of the issues he is currently facing. He went on to discuss the independent nature of his position and how it is that one commissioner can cover both data protection and freedom of information.

The lecture notes are on the ICO's website.