Congratulations to Richard Thomas.  The UK’s Information Commissioner (and ex CC employee) has received the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ 2008 Privacy Leadership Award for his ongoing commitment to raising the public profile of privacy and data protection issues.

According to the IAPP, the world’s largest association for the privacy profession,
“Commissioner Thomas has demonstrated an enduring commitment to strengthening privacy protections during his tenure,” said Sandra R. Hughes, Global Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Executive, The Procter and Gamble Company. “Under his leadership, the ICO has focused on raising public awareness of important privacy issues and strengthening the UK’s approach to preventing and addressing misuse of sensitive data and other harmful practices. The Commissioner has diligently worked to further the protection of citizens’ rights through public debate, education, regulatory action and enforcement.”

Hat tip :-)