Code of conduct application process

1. Are you a trade body, representative organisation or a body able to talk on behalf of your sector?

Yes

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2. Does your code of conduct clearly describe the processing activity or operations that it covers and the areas it intends to address?

Yes

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3. Does your code outline methods for the effective monitoring of compliance by code members with your code of conduct?

Yes

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4. Does your code outline structures and procedures for the investigation, identification and management of infringements by code members?

Yes

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5. Does your code only involve the processing activities of public authorities or bodies?

Yes

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6. Have you outlined details of your consultation with potential code members, stakeholders, data subjects and any other relevant bodies?

Yes

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7. Have you confirmed that the code of conduct complies with any relevant national legislation?

Yes

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8. Have you spoken to us?

No

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No

The ICO is committed to encouraging the development of codes of conduct and will provide advice and support from the start on:

meeting the necessary criteria;
the requirements of the UK GDPR; and
complex areas of data protection.

We welcome informal discussions with organisations as part of your development of your code of conduct and prior to formal submission. You are therefore strongly encouraged to contact us at [email protected].

Please note that as a public authority we are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and so are legally required to respond to any FOI requests we receive, which may include requests for information provided to us about UK GDPR codes of conduct and monitoring body accreditation.

We will treat any FOI requests on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, when submitting information to us you should clearly indicate anything that you consider confidential or commercially sensitive.

We will not disclose any information without consulting concerned parties and taking into account any representations. We will consider what exemption, if any, applies including Section 41 (information provided in confidence), Section 36 (conduct of public affairs) and Section 43 (commercial interests) of FOIA.