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Data Protection Policy
Internal policy on how your business collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data.
What this document covers
The UK GDPR requires you to process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Your data protection policy is the internal document that sets out how your business complies with these requirements. It covers employee data, customer data, CCTV footage, and supplier data.
Key sections included
- Data protection principles
- Lawful bases for processing
- Data inventory
- Individual rights
- Data security
- Breach procedures
- Retention schedule
- Staff responsibilities
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register with the ICO?
Yes. Most businesses that process personal data must pay the ICO data protection fee (£40-£2,900 depending on size). Failure to pay is a criminal offence.
Document details
- Legal basis
- UK GDPR; Data Protection Act 2018
- Enforced by
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- Penalty for absence
- ICO enforcement action. Fines up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual turnover. Reputation damage.
- Category
- Data & Privacy
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