What role does IT play during an ICO investigation?
IT provides factual evidence, system insight, and technical explanations during investigations.
Why this matters
Regulators rely on IT evidence to assess scope, impact, and control effectiveness.
Typical IT responsibilities
- Supplying logs and access records
- Explaining system architecture
- Supporting data mapping and impact analysis
What IT should avoid
- Speculation
- Incomplete timelines
- Ad‑hoc evidence gathering
Evidence of maturity
- Centralised, retrievable records
