The Information Commission

The Information Commission

This section establishes the Information Commission that replaces the Information Commissioner.

Abolition of the office of Information Commissioner

This section abolishes the office of Information Commissioner that is replaced by the Information Commission.

Transfer of functions to the Information Commission

This section transfers the functions of the Information Commissioner to the Information Commission. 

It provides that all references to the Information Commissioner in UK law should be taken to mean the Information Commission. 

Transfer of property etc to the Information Commission 

This section allows the Secretary of State to set up a scheme to transfer property, rights and liabilities from the Information Commissioner to the Information Commission. 

It also allows the Information Commission to continue work started by the Information Commissioner.