UK privacy watchdog withholds post-Edwards review details over risk to ICO work
By Patricia Figueiredo ( August 11, 2026, 13:11 GMT | Insight) -- The UK privacy regulator has refused to disclose details of an independent review into its culture, accountability and governance following the resignation of Information Commissioner John Edwards, saying that publication of draft terms of reference could prejudice its "work as a regulator more broadly." Internal documents released Tuesday show the regulator expects the review to examine what happened and what changes are needed, but uncertainty continues over the process after the abolition of the ICO's former sponsoring department in government.The UK privacy regulator has refused to disclose details of an independent review into its culture, accountability and governance following former Information Commissioner John Edwards’ resignation, saying disclosure could negatively impact its wider regulatory work....
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