Data protection fees increase on 17 February

The new fees Regulations will come into force on 17 February 2025 meaning that the largest organisations will have to pay the Information Commissioner £3,763 compared with the current £2,900.

The new fees for micro-organisations (Tier 1) will be £52, and for small and medium sized organisations £78. The Tiers are based on the data controller’s turnover and number of members of staff (or only members of staff for a public authority). Charities and small occupational pension schemes are included in the lowest tier. The increases are less than the increase in the retail prices index since 2018 when the current fees were set.

The Data Protection (Charges and Information) Amendment Regulations 2025 were laid before Parliament on 27 January.

See: The Data Protection (Charges and Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2025