Peter Brown

Acting Head of Technology Policy, Information Commissioner’s Office

Peter contributes to the development and delivery of technical and information security expertise at the ICO. His role involves monitoring and researching the technological environment for new and emerging developments that may impact on information rights, providing technical advice and guidance to the ICO (particularly on technology, data breach investigations and complaints received), and producing specialist guidance at UK and European levels.

Prior to joining the ICO, Peter was responsible for information technology and network security at a specialist consultancy. He was responsible for implementing the company’s data protection policy and procedures as part of its involvement in European projects.