ICO responds to Daily Telegraph article criticising its priorities

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a statement in response to the Daily Telegraph’s article which is said to have criticised the ICO's choice of regulatory priorities. In its statement, the ICO rejected that it chased headlines, instead stating that it uses ‘a proportionate, pragmatic approach to its regulatory responsibilities.’ It argued against the view that nuisance call fines have remained unchanged despite the growth of the ICO and challenged claims about the ICO’s approach to international travel. The ICO also highlighted its positive feedback among businesses and government.