If you do need to pay, the online form will ask for your sector. You can choose, but are not limited, to:
- Transport & Leisure, Aviation, Airline
- Transport & Leisure, Passenger Transport, Car Rental
- Transport & Leisure, Passenger Transport, Taxi Driver
- Transport & Leisure, Haulage, Transportation Company
Frequently asked questions
I have CCTV on my business premises for crime prevention reasons – do I need to pay a fee?
Yes, images of people caught on camera is their personal data. If you record these images to prevent crime, then you would be required to pay the fee.
I have a dashcam on my business vehicle – do I need to pay the fee?
If you have a dashcam that you use for work purposes, on a vehicle that you use for work – even if you own the vehicle - then you will need to pay a data protection fee. Again, images of people recorded on camera – even when in their cars - will be their personal data.
I’m a taxi driver – do I need to pay?
Generally speaking if you are a self-employed taxi driver and have CCTV or a dashcam in your taxi, you are required to pay a fee.
However, you may have a contractual arrangement with your local council where different obligations are required.
If I have a tachograph fitted on my work vehicle – do I need to pay a fee?
No, if a tachograph is used to record information about driving times, speed and distance, this would be covered by the staff administration exemption.
My company is dormant – do I need to pay?
It depends. If your business is dormant and you are not processing personal data electronically, then you’re not required to pay the fee.
However, some businesses and professionals are required to retain some personal data after they cease trading or practicing, as required by industry guidelines. If this applies to you then you probably will need to pay.
Please visit data protection fee exemptions to check.
More information
There is more information about the data protection fee on our website.
There is also lots of information for sole traders and smaller businesses on our SME web hub, to help you understand data protection and how it can help you safely make the most out of the personal data you hold.