The Office of the Data Protection Authority’s annual registration window remains open until the end of February.
All organisations that process personal information must register or renew their registration by then, as required by the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017.
This applies to anyone who works with information about living people including facts, contact details, and even opinions, provided the activity is not for personal or household use.
Registering with the Data Protection Authority is a legal requirement for all organisations including small businesses and sole traders, that process personal data and are established in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
From 1 January 2026, the annual registration fee is:
- £62.22 for organisations with fewer than 50 employees
- £2,488.80 for organisations with 50 or more employees
These updated fees reflect a 3.7% increase, in line with the annual change in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments as of June 2025.
Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations are not required to pay registrations fees but must register.
The DPA said the registration fee enables it to fulfil its statutory functions to operate independently of the States of Guernsey.
This work includes outreach and education, delivering courses and workshops on protecting children online to children, parents and leaders, providing free advice and hosting drop-in sessions to organisations and individuals, addressing complaints from members of the public, responding to and mitigating harm from personal data breaches and, enforcing compliance with the Law
More detailed information is available at www.odpa.gg/registrations