The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published increased amounts for the ICO data protection fee. In place since 18 February, the charges go towards supporting the ICO’s ongoing work in providing advice and resources to help small and medium organisations comply with data protection law.
Charges are tiered based on the size of the organisation:
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Tier 1 (micro-organisations) – £52
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Tier 2 (small or medium organisations) – £78
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Tier 3 (large organisations) – £3,763
Exemption criteria is unchanged as a result of the increased fees, while a £5 discount for paying via Direct Debit remains.
Members can check whether they need to pay by completing an online self-assessment:
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Use the following link to check if you need to pay, or if you are exempt: ico.org.uk/fee-checker.
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Follow the instructions to register and pay the fee if you need to.
For more information about the fee, read the ICO’s frequently asked questions: ico.org.uk/dpfee-faq.
Alternatively, members can speak to the ICO fees team via live chat on the ICO website or call the fees helpline on 0303 123 1113.
