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John Edwards confirmed as new Information Commissioner

Published on: 22 December 2021

Published by LNB News

LNB News 22/12/2021

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Issue Date: 22 December 2021

Published Date: 22 December 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has announced that John Edwards has been confirmed as the new Information Commissioner by Letters Patent. Edwards five-year term will commence on 3 January 2022.

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