Getting to know GDPR
Every business has questions. This is where you'll find the answers
⏱ Reading time: 3 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Are starting a new business.
- Are unsure whether you need to pay the ICO data protection fee.
- Want to understand your legal responsibilities.
- Need help deciding whether an exemption applies.
📖 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- Whether your organisation needs to pay the ICO data protection fee.
- The most common exemptions.
- What to do if you're still unsure.
⏱ Reading time: 5 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Have recently started a business.
- Have registered with the ICO (or checked whether you need to).
- Collect information about customers, employees or suppliers.
- Want to make sure you're collecting the right information for the right reasons.
📖 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- Why every piece of personal information needs a clear purpose.
- Why you should only collect the information you genuinely need.
- How to use personal information fairly and responsibly.
⏱ Reading time: 6 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Collect personal information about customers, employees or suppliers.
- Want to understand when you can lawfully collect and use personal information.
- Are writing a privacy notice or reviewing your current practices.
- Want to avoid one of the most common GDPR mistakes.
📖 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- How to identify the correct lawful basis.
- Why your lawful basis should reflect your purpose.
- When you need to tell people how you'll use their information.
⏱ Reading time: 8 minutes
👥 Who should read this?
This guide is for you if you:
- Have received a request for personal information.
- Think someone may be making a Subject Access Request (SAR).
- Want to understand your responsibilities.
- Need practical guidance on responding confidently.
📖 What you'll learn
After reading this guide you'll understand:
- How to recognise a Subject Access Request.
- How to respond confidently and on time.
- When information can be withheld or redacted.