UK Representative
UK Representative UK GDPR Website Policies Full UK GDPR Documentation UK Representative EU Representative About UK GDPR – Key Facts Who it applies to? UK GDPR covers all organisations that handle personal data – from large companies to sole traders and charities.It also applies to businesses outside the UK if they offer goods or services to UK residents, even for free.If you collect information like names, emails, phone numbers, addresses, payments, or IP addresses – it applies to you. What it means to implement Implementing UK GDPR is more than just having an ICO registration.It means: Having the policies and procedures the ICO requires. Informing customers, suppliers, and staff how you use their data. Keeping data secure and training staff. Choosing partners (e.g., accountant, marketing provider) who are ICO registered and have strong data protection. Documentation External: public documents – Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms & Conditions. Internal: private procedures, registers, and staff training records.ICO registration alone is not enough – you need both. UK Representative Pay annually and save £229 compared to the monthly plan. £69/month OR £599/year If your business is based outside the United Kingdom but offers goods or services to people in the UK, or collects and processes their personal data, UK GDPR requires you to appoint a UK Representative. It makes no difference whether your products or services are paid or offered for free – the obligation still applies. Our service provides a professional, UK-based point of contact for your data protection obligations – ensuring you remain compliant and avoid significant fines. When this applies You must appoint a UK Representative if your organisation: Collects, stores, or processes personal data of people living in the UK – for example, customer details, email addresses, payment information, or online identifiers such as IP addresses. Offers goods or services to UK residents – including free products, free trials, free apps, or free memberships. Runs marketing campaigns aimed at the UK market – whether via email, social media, paid ads, or offline channels. Monitors the behaviour of individuals in the UK – such as using analytics tools, tracking cookies, location tracking, or behavioural profiling. Operates an e-commerce website that accepts orders from UK customers. Collects leads or newsletter sign-ups from people in the UK. This applies to businesses of all sizes – from sole traders and small start-ups to large corporations – as well as non-profit organisations, charities, and public bodies outside the UK. What’s included in the service Official appointment as your UK GDPR Representative under Article 27 UK GDPR. Acting as your point of contact with the ICO (UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office). Inclusion in your privacy documentation (e.g. Privacy Policy, Privacy Notice). Maintaining your Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) in compliance with Article 30 UK GDPR. Ongoing support from our UK-based data protection team. Forwarding and coordinating all communications from the UK regulator or UK data subjects. Advising you on updates or changes in UK data protection law that may affect your business. Why it matters Failing to appoint a UK Representative when required can result in administrative fines of up to: £8.7 million or 2% of annual global turnover – whichever is higher. The UK Representative is not a Data Protection Officer (DPO) – their role is to be a local contact for UK regulators and data subjects on behalf of your non-UK business. This role must be formally documented and made visible to the public, usually in your Privacy Policy.
