Codes of conduct

Associations and other bodies may create codes of conduct that identify data protection issues that are important to their members. They are a good way of developing specific guidelines to help their members comply with data protection law. This page lists all our guidance and resources about codes of conduct for businesses and organisations in the public, private and third sectors. 

Brief guidance 

Codes of conduct: A guide 

An introduction to codes of conduct, their benefits, who is responsible for them and how they are approved.  

Detailed guidance  

Codes of conduct - detailed guidance 

How to develop a code, how codes are monitored, how to gain monitoring body accreditation, how to become a code member and how to sign up to a code. 

Resources

ICO register of data protection codes of conduct

A list of approved codes of conduct.

Certification schemes

Certification demonstrates that an organisation processes personal information in compliance with the UK GDPR requirements, in line with the accountability principle. Certification provides organisations with a framework to follow to ensure they comply and offers reassurance that they meet specific standards. It also helps to show businesses, customers, people and regulators how data protection works in practice.