If you’ve just notified or renewed your register entry, we have a range of materials and services to help you.
Sector-specific guides
If you’re new to the Data Protection Act (DPA), a good place to start is to see our guides that will tell you how to comply with your obligations, under both the DPA and Freedom of Information Act. They’re tailored to specific sectors, so you only need to read the guide that’s relevant to you. Choose from the business, charity, education, finance, health, local authority, marketing, or MPs and political parties guides.
Security measures
How should you protect the personal data you hold? See our top tips on keeping data secure.
How to comply checklist
Going through this checklist doesn’t guarantee compliance, but it’s a useful tool to check you’re heading in the right direction.
Alternatively, you might like to view the following:
The Lights are On
A training video to help answer questions about the Data Protection Act, its impact on the working environment and how to handle and protect people's information.
View the film in WMV format or order a copy.
Guide to Data Protection
A comprehensive, plain language guide to Data Protection.
Search the register
The register contains the name and address of data controllers and a description of the kind of processing they do. You can search the register here.
The register of data controllers will be available on DVD in a reusable format from 22 August. You can request a copy now.