Data protection registration fees for businesses will go up by more than 4% next year, matching inflation.
From 1 January, the Office of the Data Protection Authority’s (ODPA) annual registration fees will be:
- £64.90 for organisations with fewer than 50 employees
- £2,595.28 for organisations with 50 or more employees
- Registered charities and not-for-profits do not pay a registration fee
All organisations that handle people’s personal data must register with the ODPA each year by law.
Brent Homan, Guernsey’s Data Protection Commissioner, said: “The Bailiwick’s registration framework enables us to protect people’s rights and help organisations handle personal information responsibly.
“The ODPA provides guidance, advice and education across the Bailiwick, responds when things go wrong and takes action where necessary.
“Effective data protection helps build trust and supports the Bailiwick’s reputation as a responsible and trusted place to live, work and do business.”
The 4.3% rise is in line with RPIx, the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments, the ODPA said.
The fees fund the ODPA’s work which includes:
- helping organisations understand and meet their legal responsibilities
- educating children, parents and the wider community about online safety and privacy
- providing free guidance, resources and direct advice
- supporting people with concerns about how their personal information has been used
- responding to data breaches and helping to mitigate potential harm
- taking action where necessary to uphold the law and protect people’s rights
Organisations have until the end of February to register.
More information about registration can be found on the ODPA’s registration page.
