Research and reports
We commission research to provide us with a deeper understanding of data protection and freedom of information, and how they affect you. Details of our reports to Parliament and other reports are also included in this section.
The research may not reflect the ICO’s views or policies (and we cannot guarantee its accuracy), but is intended to help us understand the nature and range of matters we may need to address and it may inform our decision making. It may also be used to help us create relevant policy, guidance and information to address current issues of concern.
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ICO Innovation Hub project report
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Outsourcing Oversight? The case for reforming access to information law
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Information rights research
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Grants programme projects
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Citizen reference panel
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Business impact targets (BIT)
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Internet users’ experience of harm online
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Summary report of adtech Fact Finding Forum
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Project ExplAIn interim report
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A Framework for Analysing End to End Encryption
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COVID-19 and information rights: reflections and lessons learnt from the Information Commissioner
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Data Protection Harms