Data Protection Registration Service
The law may require that your business properly follows the rules laid down by the Data Protection Act and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
You might be unsure whether your business needs to register or how to go about notifying the ICO. Our low cost service means that all you have to do is fill out a simple questionnaire and our professional legal team will complete the application on your behalf. We'll ensure that your business is properly registered, covering all the necessary areas of your business or limited company.
Benefits of Data Protection Registration
Using a professional legal team to complete a data protection registration on behalf of your limited company means you can take advantage of the following:
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Data Protection Compliance – Using us means you benefit from our experience with registering companies with the ICO and knowing how to fill out the forms correctly, ensuring full compliance.
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Data Protection Knowledge & Guidance – Our service is inclusive of guidance notes which will give you information on the 8 data protection principles and how to abide by them.
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Data Protection Registration Number – Using our service means you will be issued with a registration number by the ICO and you can display this for your customers to see, instilling faith in your data security.
Do I have to register?
You must complete a data protection registration if your business handles or processes personal information including:
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Employee information
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Customer shipping/billing data
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CCTV footage
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Credit referencing, factoring or debt collection data
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Accounts and records
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Criminal record checks or crime prevention data
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Pension administration
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Many other forms of data
Data Protection - The Legal Requirements
If you are setting up a new company, there will no doubt be many things to think about. Perhaps furthest from your mind will be things like data protection. However, it is important to be aware of the legal requirements placed on your company to ensure that you are not subjected to unexpected fines or legal action.
One of those legal requirements is the proper use of data, including its protection. More detailed information and answers to your questions can be found in our Data Protection FAQ, the information on this page is dedicated to helping your meet the requirements placed on you by the Data Protection Act 1998.
Is that everything?
Data protection registration is just the first step of complying with the Data Protection Act 1998. You need to be sure you know about the 8 data protection principles and the requirements placed on your business. Our service provides you with guidance to help you get started.
Data Protection Registration requires annual renewal with a fee payable to the ICO.
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