Britain's privacy watchdog quits after 'poor judgment' admission
John Edwards says his position had become 'untenable' following investigation into conduct including inappropriate attempts at humor
John Edwards has resigned as Britain's information commissioner, saying his position had become "untenable" following an investigation into conduct he admits caused offense.
Edwards announced his departure in a statement posted to LinkedIn on Friday, bringing an abrupt end to a saga that has engulfed the UK's data protection watchdog for months. Edwards said he had informed technology minister Ian Murray of his resignation from the roles of Information Commissioner and chair of the Information Commission, effective immediately.
"Since February of this year I have been the subject of an investigation," Edwards wrote. "While I have not agreed with how that investigation has been conducted, I accept that my position has become untenable."
He added that there had been occasions where he exercised "poor judgement" and made attempts at humor that were...
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