Chief UK privacy enforcer Edwards resigns over HR probe 'distraction'
By Matthew Newman ( June 19, 2026, 08:05 GMT | Insight) -- UK Information Commissioner John Edwards stepped down with immediate effect on Friday, saying an investigation into his conduct had made it impossible for him to continue in the role. Edwards hasn’t revealed the precise nature of the investigation, but said “there have been occasions where I exercised poor judgement." It has previously been revealed that he stepped back in February amid the investigation into unspecified “human resources” matters.UK Information Commissioner John Edwards resigned as the country's chief privacy enforcer on Friday, saying an investigation into his conduct had made it impossible for him to continue....
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