Transformation Directorate

Ian Hulme - Director of Regulatory Assurance, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Ian has worked for more than 20 years in regulation. He joined the ICO as Director of Regulatory Assurance in November 2018 with responsibility for audit and international transfers work, Codes of Conduct and Certification schemes as well as ICO guidance and the Sandbox. Since March 2020 he has led the ICO’s operational response to COVID-19.  

Prior to joining the ICO he was the Head of Registration and Compliance for the EMEA region at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He has also worked at the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Ofwat the water industry regulator in England and Wales.

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