Have you received a letter received from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regarding the need for registration? These letters concern the need for small businesses to register with the ICO, in order to demonstrate to their clients that they take their data protection obligations seriously.
Now, these are not SPAM! Apart from some businesses which may be exempt, it is important that every business that processes information pays a fee to the ICO, otherwise, they may be fined under the Data Protection (Charges and Information) regulations 2018 Act. And these fines can be as large as £4,000!
The fee for a small business is usually only £40-£60 per annum. But all small businesses should refer to the ICO website to check their eligibility and pay if required.
Under the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, individuals and organisations that process personal data need to pay a data protection fee to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), unless they are exempt. Click here for the registration self-assessment test to see if you have to register / need to pay a fee.
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