Find out answers to key questions, notify with us, and read our guidance - including topic guides on the right hand side.
Key questions
• How do I respond to a subject access request?
• Can I send personal data overseas?
• What security measures should I take to protect the personal data I hold?
• What should I do if I lose personal data?
• How can I work with the ICO to improve my processing of personal data?
Guide to Data Protection
Our Guide to Data Protection contains definitions, principles and practical examples.
Guidance index
A full list of our data protection guidance is available in our guidance index.
Need to notify under the Data Protection Act?
The Data Protection Act 1998 requires every organisation processing personal data to notify with the ICO, unless they are exempt. Find out whether you need to notify, how to notify, and how to maintain your register entry.