Note: This thread is in the 'Hosting' section as it's specifically targeting/informing hosts.
In this thread, I will go into detail regarding the specific data protection laws/legislation within the UK, and when you're required to register with the Information Commissioner Office (ICO) as well as pay a data protection fee.
This only applies to businesses and/or incorporated companies operating within the UK. You can happily ignore this thread if this doesn't apply to you, but any input or corrections are encouraged. All sources and links will be listed in the 'Sources' spoiler below (ie. links to gov.uk legislation and ico.org.uk pages).
As I alluded to above, under the 'Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018', any organisation or sole trader operating within the UK is required to register with the ICO and pay a data protection fee which in most cases, is only £40 (depending on the tier). However, there are exemptions to this, though, these are mainly regarding public bodies and charities.
As a sole trader, you can be legally held liable for not registering, as you're one with the business and not a separate legal entity.
I suggest assuming that if you're processing personal information, you're required to register and pay. You can fill out a self-assessment form regarding your specific business situation here: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-fee/self-assessment/
To reiterate a point I've made to a few hosts directly so far; Yes, hosts are required to register and pay a fee.
I decided to make this thread as I've seen many hosts that haven't registered, and it's pretty disappointing since some have banned me from their Discord and/or live chat for confronting them about it. Mainly, GameLife Hosting and I'm making this thread to bring awareness that this is a legal requirement.
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Not sure if you've registered? Not sure if a business and/or host you're purchasing from is registered? No worries, the ICO has a public register which can be searched here: https://ico.org.uk/esdwebpages/search
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In this thread, I will go into detail regarding the specific data protection laws/legislation within the UK, and when you're required to register with the Information Commissioner Office (ICO) as well as pay a data protection fee.
This only applies to businesses and/or incorporated companies operating within the UK. You can happily ignore this thread if this doesn't apply to you, but any input or corrections are encouraged. All sources and links will be listed in the 'Sources' spoiler below (ie. links to gov.uk legislation and ico.org.uk pages).
As I alluded to above, under the 'Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018', any organisation or sole trader operating within the UK is required to register with the ICO and pay a data protection fee which in most cases, is only £40 (depending on the tier). However, there are exemptions to this, though, these are mainly regarding public bodies and charities.
As a sole trader, you can be legally held liable for not registering, as you're one with the business and not a separate legal entity.
From 25 May 2018, the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 requires every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information to pay a data protection fee to the ICO, unless they are exempt.
I suggest assuming that if you're processing personal information, you're required to register and pay. You can fill out a self-assessment form regarding your specific business situation here: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-fee/self-assessment/
To reiterate a point I've made to a few hosts directly so far; Yes, hosts are required to register and pay a fee.
I decided to make this thread as I've seen many hosts that haven't registered, and it's pretty disappointing since some have banned me from their Discord and/or live chat for confronting them about it. Mainly, GameLife Hosting and I'm making this thread to bring awareness that this is a legal requirement.
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Not sure if you've registered? Not sure if a business and/or host you're purchasing from is registered? No worries, the ICO has a public register which can be searched here: https://ico.org.uk/esdwebpages/search
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Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111165782
Data Protection fee: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-fee/
Register search: https://ico.org.uk/esdwebpages/search
Data Protection fee: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-fee/
Register search: https://ico.org.uk/esdwebpages/search
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