Bogus Agencies – What if I receive a letter demanding money for registering for data protection?
It has come to the attention of the Information Commissioner that bogus agencies exist which set out to falsely charge businesses a fee for data protection registration. For businesses that do hold personal data, there is a statutory fee of £35 on which no VAT is payable which should be paid to the Office of the Information Commissioner. These bogus agencies will often charge £35 plus VAT, £95 plus VAT or £135. The names and addresses of the bogus agencies known to the Office of the Information Commissioner are listed on its website. If you receive a visit or a letter from anyone representing such agencies, please contact the Information Commissioner at: Postal address: The Office of the Information Commissioner Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Telephone number: 01625 545745 Website: www.ico.gov.uk Kate Symington Data Protection Officer East Devon District Council Council Offices Knowle Sidmouth EX10 8HL Telephone 01395 516551 e-mail ksymington@eastdevon.gov.
It has come to the attention of the Information Commissioner that bogus agencies exist which set out to falsely charge businesses a fee for data protection registration. For businesses that do hold personal data, there is a statutory fee of £35 on which no VAT is payable which should be paid to the Office of the Information Commissioner. These bogus agencies will often charge £35 plus VAT, £95 plus VAT or £135. The names and addresses of the bogus agencies known to the Office of the Information Commissioner are listed on its website. If you receive a visit or a letter from anyone representing such agencies, please contact the Information Commissioner at: Postal address: The Office of the Information Commissioner Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Telephone number: 01625 545745 Website: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk 13. Subject Access Requests, Guidance for Schools The Information Governance team has produced guidance for schools on handling requests for informatio
