Which legislation aligns with the Information Commissioner's Office?

The Data Protection Act 2018 is the legislation that aligns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) because it specifically implements the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK. This Act provides a framework for the processing of personal data and establishes the responsibilities of data controllers and processors, as well as the rights of individuals regarding their personal data. The ICO is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights and enforces this legislation, ensuring compliance with the data protection principles enshrined in the Act.

In contrast, the other pieces of legislation mentioned either predate the GDPR framework, like the Data Protection Act 1980, or do not pertain directly to data protection and privacy on the same level as the Data Protection Act 2018. The Privacy Act 2003 and the Electronic Communications Act 2004 focus on different aspects of privacy or electronic communication rather than aligning with the ICO in the context of data protection legislation post-GDPR.