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