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On July 10, 2026, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) opened a consultation on its draft corporate strategy. The consultation seeks views from members of the public, organisations, stakeholders, and parliamentarians on the ICO's proposed purpose, strategic outcomes, and regulatory and transformation priorities. The consultation follows the UK Data Use and Access Act, which confirmed in June 2025 the ICO's transition from a single Information Commissioner model to a Commission structure comprising a non-executive Chair, Board, and separate Chief Executive. The ICO describes this structural change as modernising the organisation, strengthening resilience, and bringing greater diversity to its strategic direction. The draft corporate strategy serves as a bridge between the current "ICO25" strategy and the future Information Commission governance model, providing direction and clarity to ICO stakeholders and staff during this transition period. The consultation is structured to gather feedback on background information about respondents, views on the ICO's purpose and strategic outcomes, and views on regulatory and transformation priorities. Individual responses will not be identifiable, and the ICO may publish responses in full or as a summary, with personal information, email addresses, and telephone numbers removed. Responses submitted through the Citizen Space platform will remain open until August 23, 2026, at 23:59 (GMT). The survey should take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. The ICO will review responses to help finalise the plan before publication. Respondents with questions or difficulties can contact the ICO at [email protected].