The first thing to do is register your company with the ICO. From 25 May 2018, the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 requires every organisation who processes personal information to pay a data protection fee to the ICO, unless they are exempt. Some of the information you provide on the register of controllers is published for all to see. If you use a domestic address in the course of your business and do not wish for this to be included on the public register which is available and downloadable from our website, you should provide a PO Box or alternative address instead.
Sole Traders
If you are a sole trader, and you are not using CCTV or processing any personal data electronically, then you are exempt. You therefore you do not have to pay a fee to the ICO. However, it is important that your organisation adheres to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulations and understands best practice for managing information. To help ensure you are complying with the GDPR, we have produced a range of training materials including practical toolkits, training videos and more. Even if you are exempt, you may still wish to pay a data protection fee.
SME Business
If you are an SME Business, using CCTV or/and processing personal data electronically, you will need to pay a fee to the ICO. Once your registration is complete or if you are already registered, it is a good idea to contact us so that we can assess what policies you will require to be protected from any potential data breaches.
Corporate
If you are a Corporate, using CCTV or/and processing personal data electronically, you will need to pay a fee to the ICO. Once your registration is complete or if you are already registered, it is a good idea to contact us so that we can assess what policies you will require to be protected from any potential data breaches.
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