Bakunin:"the urge to destroy is a creative urge" (also attributed to Picasso) From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bradshaw, Phillip Sent: 13 October 2010 11:49 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [data-protection] Hawktalk: Spending Review? Why not axe the Information Commissioner? I find this article persuasive :) So do I - although I am pleased to note "axe" is used in a positive and creative sense Phillip Bradshaw Information Manager Democratic Services Room CY4A, County Hall EMail: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Phone: 029 2087 3346 Mobile : 07890 265987 Fax: 029 2087 3349 Fax: 029 2087 3349 "In the current circumstances of reduced budgets and increased concern for transparency and accountability, information rights are a front line service, not a mere back office function. We all have to do more for less, but much is expected of all of us working in the information rights field." 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