UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018 Compliance Services
Navigate the UK's post-Brexit data protection landscape with expert guidance. From ICO registration to international data transfers, we ensure your organization meets every requirement of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
UK GDPR vs EU GDPR
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, the EU GDPR was retained in UK domestic law as the UK GDPR, working alongside the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). While the core data protection principles remain aligned, important regulatory and practical differences have emerged that organizations operating in both jurisdictions must navigate carefully.
Key Differences
- Separate supervisory authority (ICO vs EU DPAs)
- UK-specific adequacy decisions for international transfers
- UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) replaces EU SCCs
- UK representatives required for non-UK controllers
- Differing enforcement priorities and fine calculations
- Proposed UK reforms may create further divergence
Core Principles (Shared)
- Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimisation
- Accuracy
- Storage limitation
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Accountability
Our UK Data Protection Program
A structured six-step approach to achieve and maintain UK GDPR compliance.
Gap Analysis
We conduct a thorough assessment of your current data processing activities against UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, identifying compliance gaps and risk areas across all processing operations.
DPIA Process
We establish Data Protection Impact Assessment procedures for high-risk processing activities, including automated decision-making, large-scale profiling, and systematic monitoring of public spaces.
Data Subject Rights
We design and implement processes to handle data subject access requests (SARs), right to erasure, data portability, and objection to processing within the legally mandated timeframes.
ICO Registration
We ensure your organization is properly registered with the Information Commissioner's Office, with accurate fee tier assessment and processing activity descriptions that meet regulatory expectations.
Breach Response
We develop breach detection, assessment, and notification procedures that meet the UK GDPR's 72-hour ICO notification requirement and ensure affected data subjects are informed where required.
Ongoing Monitoring
We establish continuous compliance monitoring, periodic reviews, and audit schedules to maintain your data protection posture as regulations evolve and your business grows.
Key Deliverables
Cyber Essentials Certification Support
Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme that demonstrates your organization's commitment to protecting against common cyber threats. We help you achieve both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
NIS Regulations 2018 & NIS2 Readiness
The UK Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) apply to operators of essential services and relevant digital service providers. While the UK did not adopt the EU NIS2 Directive directly, the UK government is updating its cyber resilience framework with similar expanded scope and stronger requirements. We help organizations in critical sectors — energy, transport, health, water, digital infrastructure — prepare for these evolving requirements and maintain compliance with current NIS Regulations.
UK GDPR Compliance Pricing
Fixed-fee engagement for comprehensive UK data protection compliance.
3-month engagement · $9,000 total
- Full gap analysis against UK GDPR and DPA 2018
- Privacy notices and DPIA templates
- SAR response procedures
- ICO registration and fee assessment
- Breach notification playbook
- International transfer mechanisms (IDTA)
- Lawful basis documentation
- Cyber Essentials preparation (optional)
UK GDPR Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to achieve UK GDPR compliance?
Schedule a free consultation to assess your data protection posture and build a roadmap to full UK GDPR compliance.