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11 February 2012

Using the law to protect your information

This information applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is responsible for regulating and enforcing the access to and use of personal information.

The ICO Office can help you with the following:

  • to find out what personal information is held about you
  • obtain information from a public body
  • to prevent unwanted sales calls and spam emails
  • find out information about the environment.

You can get further advice from the Frequently asked questions section of the website or from the ICO helpline.

You can contact the head office at:

Information Commissioner's office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113 (Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm)
Website: (New window) www.ico.gov.uk

Information Commissioner's Office – Northern Ireland
51 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8FE
Tel: 028 9026 9380
Fax: 028 9026 9388
E-mail: ni@ico.gsi.gov.uk

The Information Commissioner’s Office – Scotland
93 - 95 Hanover Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1DJ
Telephone: 0131 301 5071
Fax: 0131 301 5069
Email: Scotland@ico.gsi.gov.uk
Website: (New window) www.ico.gov.uk