The UK government’s preferred candidate for the top job protecting people’s data has defended the current information commissioner’s investigation into leaked CCTV footage that led to Matt Hancock’s demise as health secretary. Hancock resigned from the Cabinet after footage published by The Sun newspaper showed him kissing aide Gina Coladangelo in his departmental office, in breach of COVID-19 rules. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) faced criticism over a raid on two homes in the south of England where it seized computer equipment, as it probes an alleged data breach relating to the incident. John Edwards, who is being lined up to take over the role from November, told MPs on Thursday he saw no evidence to suggest outgoing Commissioner Elizabeth Denham overstepped her legal duties and powers available. “I have immense respect for the role of the press and I’m happy for them to police their own standards and how …