UK privacy watchdog says review will be commissioned with tech ministry (update*)
By Patricia Figueiredo ( July 9, 2026, 11:47 GMT | Insight) -- The UK privacy regulator has said it will jointly commission an independent review with the government’s technology department after minister Liz Kendall told lawmakers on Wednesday that she would launch a review into the regulator's "culture, accountability and governance.” This review would build on an earlier “lessons learned” process announced by the Information Commissioner’s Office, the government has said.A review of the UK privacy watchdog's workings in the wake of an investigation into claims of abuse by its former head may end up being less far-reaching than suggested by the technology minister, who told lawmakers on Wednesday that there would be a deep dive into its "culture, accountability and governance." ...
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