In the UK, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) is the UK’s independent public body that reports directly to Parliament and oversees the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations, the Data Protection Act and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.  Every organisation in the UK that uses a computer system has a legal requirement to register with the ICO.

If your organisation stores or processes personal data, compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – which in the UK is known as the Data Protection Act 2018 is an absolute necessity. At Concept IT, we understand the complexities involved, and our experienced team is here to work alongside you, ensuring you understand your obligations and have the right business systems, processes and IT support in place.

Even after the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Data Protection Act 2018 remains in force, broadly mirroring the requirements of the GDPR. This comprehensive regulation affects every organisation, regardless of its size or industry; any institution that stores or processes personal data in any manner is required to comply.  If your organisation operates in Europe, or uses information about European citizens, you will need to comply with both the Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU GDPR.

At Concept IT, we recognise the critical nature of data protection and are committed to working with you to ensure that all your clients’ data is stored and processed in a manner that adheres to the strictest compliance standards.