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ICO emails about the data protection fee

The ICO is currently sending emails to some organisations, to remind them to pay the data protection fee, unless they’re exempt.

The emails provide a link to the self-assessment tool on our website, where organisations can check if they need to pay the fee, or if they’re exempt.

The emails are being sent from an email address ending ico.org.uk

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ICO emails about the data protection fee

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