{"id":176726,"date":"2022-10-11T12:02:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T11:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=176726"},"modified":"2022-10-12T05:49:01","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T04:49:01","slug":"benefits-ico-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/data-privacy-it\/benefits-ico-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Benefits of an ICO Certificate in England"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your business handles sensitive and personal information, you have a legal duty to protect it according to the <\/span>General Data Protection Regulation<\/span><\/a> (GDPR). If not, you risk receiving a fine of up to \u00a317.5m from the <\/span>Information Commissioner\u2019s Office<\/span><\/a> (ICO). Apart from enforcing the GDPR, the ICO also issues certificates to businesses that demonstrate good compliance with data protection principles in England. <\/span>This article will explore three benefits to your business of obtaining an ICO Certificate and explain why it may reduce the risk of a fine from the ICO.    <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information Commissioner\u2019s Office<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<\/span><\/a> is an independent body set up by the UK Government. It provides guidance on data protection rules and investigates breaches of the GDPR. It helps companies avoid data protection breaches through written guidance. Notably, the ICO gives hefty fines to organisations that do not comply with the data protection rules.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your business handles personal data, ensure you understand the ICO\u2019s data protection rules. This will help you to avoid breaching your legal duties. Receiving a fine from the ICO is a financial burden and can damage your business\u2019 reputation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICO Certificate<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Information Commissioner\u2019s Office maintains a list of approved certification schemes. These are the \u2018UK GDPR certification\u2019 schemes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each type of ICO certificate has its own criteria and cost. It also has specific requirements on how your company can demonstrate good compliance with data protection principles in that area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICO certificates cover a range of topics, and as of summer 2022, the three main types of ICO Certificate are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. age checks;<\/span><\/li>
  2. age-appropriate design; and<\/span><\/li>
  3. asset recovery.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The ICO intends to add to this list in the future.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If your company meets the ICO certification scheme criteria, it can display the ICO certification scheme logo on its website. This helps show your customers, clients and potential business partners that your business takes extra care with handling and storing sensitive information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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