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Information Commissioner publishes views on the retention of DNA profiles Information Commissioner publishes views on the retention of DNA profiles

Christopher Graham, the Information Commissioner, has published his views on the latest Home Office proposals for the retention of DNA profiles contained in the Crime and Security Bill. The Bill is progressing through Parliament and has just received its first reading in the House of Lords.

View the Information Commissioner's views


New look for the ICO New look for the ICO

The ICO has a brand new look to reflect our new mission, vision and values. Simple and colourful, it puts information at the heart of the design.  To save cost and minimise waste, we’re making a gradual change from the old design to the new one, so you’ll see both designs around for a few months. We hope you like our new look.