Former UK information commissioner taking legal action against woman who flagged his conduct

According to The Guardian, John Edwards, the former UK information commissioner, is now taking legal action against one of the women who raised concerns about his conduct. Edwards resigned in June as the UK's data regulator, following an independent investigation into claims of sexual harassment and bullying. The science and technology secretary, Liz Kendall, said she was appalled that Edwards was preparing to serve legal papers on one of the women at the Information Commissioner's Office who had flagged his behaviour, describing them as incredibly brave.

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