1 October 2024The government is seeking views on proposals to amend data protection fees payable by data controllers to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Current and proposed fees are as follows:
| Tier | Current fee | Proposed indicative fee |
| 1 (micro organisations) | £40 | £55 |
| 2 (small and medium organisations) | £60 | £82 |
| 3 (large organisations) | £2,900 | £3,979 |
Current fees have not been increased since 2018. The fee for controllers in Tier 1 who pay by direct debit has not changed since 2000. There’s a £5 discount across all tiers if you set up a direct debit.
The proposals ‘aim to provide the ICO with the necessary resources to carry out its functions effectively, including to support the successful implementation of the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill announced in the King’s Speech, which will give the ICO new, stronger powers to protect people’s data.’
This consultation closes at 23:55 on 3 October 2024. Click here to respond to the consultation.
