The Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018

Often referred to as just the Data Protection Fee, the amount paid by Data Controllers has not risen since it's introduction back in 2018.

So, the government undertook a consultation on proposed changes to the data protection fee regime, which is set out in the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, in accordance with Sections 138(1) and 182(2) of the Data Protection Act 2018.

The consultation closed on 3 October 2024 and has resulted in the decision for fees to increase by 29.8% so a slight win for business, as the government sought a 37.2% increase.  The £5 discount for paying by direct debit also stays "as-is".

Full consultation documentation with the findings of the consultation can be found here.