The ICO can work with you to improve your processing of personal data in a number of ways. We can give you practical advice about how to make improvements to comply with the Data Protection Act by either conducting an audit, arranging an advisory visit or providing a self assessment questionnaire. Review the options below to decide which option suits your organisation:
Our consensual audits are aimed at larger organisations who probably pay the higher tier notification fee. They are likely to have a basic understanding about complying with the Act and some policies and procedures in place but would benefit from focused assistance in meeting their obligations. Read more about audits and how to request one.
Our advisory visits are for small to medium sized organisations who may be struggling to understand what they need to do about data protection and need some basic, practical advice to meet their obligations. Read more about advisory visits and how to request one.
Our programme of self assessment targets small organisations or public authorities within specific sectors to raise data protection awareness. This work is currently aimed at schools across the UK. Read more about what a self assessment involves.