Data Protection Act - do I need to register with the ICO?

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Original Message Added : 12 Jun 2012

When I set up 20 years ago, I purely targeted the SME market and as such, because I never held any personal information, other than business contact names, I was led to understand there was no need to register.

I've recently started addressing the home market and now wonder if I need to register with the ICO.

I still do not hold any personal information other than basic contact information, i.e. name and telephone number along with, though not always, email address and home address.

I have no need, or desire, to hold any other information.

A possible twist to this is my use of Google Apps. My contact information is held within a Gmail account and consequently, that contact information may be stored on servers located in the USA.

Do I need to register with the ICO?

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	Alistair Hamilton from BetamicroSolutions
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Reply : 13 Jun 2012

Hi Alistair,

Your best bet is to visit this site and find out yourself. Registration costs £35 for a year, so not much.

http://www.ico.gov.uk/notify/self/question1.html

I hope this helps.

Thanks,

WLC

**Any information given here is not to be considered legal advice and should not be relied upon. WLC does not accept any liability to the recipient or any third party for any loss suffered as a result of reliance on the information provided herein.**

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	Mansoor from Whitehall Legal Consultants
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Reply : 13 Jun 2012

Thanks for that WLC. I shall take a look at that this evening.

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	Alistair Hamilton from BetamicroSolutions
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Reply : 13 Jun 2012

Hi Alistair,

This guide may also help you

http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/library/data_protection/practical_applica..

It is quite detailed in parts, but will provide you with a number of definitions and examples to help you identify your position.

If you require any further assistance, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Acumen Business Law

08458 678 978

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