About JOIC
We are the independent regulatory authority that promotes respect for privacy & information rights of individuals.
Who we are & what we do
The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner is part of the Jersey Data Protection Authority. We are the independent office responsible for overseeing the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 and the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011.
The Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 gives citizens important rights including (but not limited to) the right to know what information is held about them, how that information is going to be handled, and the right to request correction of their information. The Data Protection Law in Jersey helps to protect the interests of individuals by obligating organisations to manage the personal information they hold in a fair, lawful and transparent way, as well as being accountable to their customers and to themselves for their actions.
Our Mission
- Provide the people of Jersey with a high standard of data protection
- Practically and ethically promote the information rights of individuals
- Carry out our regulatory role so as to support the delivery of public services and promote the social and economic interests of the island
Our Vision
Our vision is to create an island culture whereby the protection of personal data and privacy becomes instinctive, with individuals and organisations taking a proactive approach to embed such protection throughout their daily activities and business planning.
Our Purpose
To provide those who interact with Jersey organisations and the Government of Jersey with the highest standard of personal data protection.
Our Values
Our values are hugely important to us, they create our identity and inform how we operate. We created our values to be more than words on a page, using them to guide decisions, select behaviours and drive continuous improvement in our service. Our values apply to us all, regardless of role and flow through each area of our service, every day.
We are Fair
We treat people equally, without favouritism or discrimination. We are impartial in our activities and free from bias or dishonesty. We are competent, reliable and respectful. Our decisions are open, honest and rationalised by a sound evidence base to promote integrity and trust.
We are Collegial
We share responsibility, including being honest and fair in our conduct towards others. We are willing to be judged on our performance. We work together to achieve our strategic outcomes. A collaborative approach allows us to work effectively together or individually. We communicate clearly, actively listen to others, take responsibility for mistakes and respect the diversity of our team. We demonstrate impartiality and accountability.
We are Respectful
We respect those we work and liaise with; this means that we actively listen to others and behave considerately towards others. We have self-respect and make responsible choices in what we say and do, to reach personal and organisational outcomes. We treat others in the way we want to be treated.
We are Energetic
We are enthusiastic and approach our activities with vigour and vitality.