United Kingdom Data Protection Officer
Appoint a dedicated Data Protection Officer for United Kingdom GDPR monitoring, data protection impact assessment support, employee guidance, data-subject rights, data-breach assistance, and communication with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Plans and pricing
Choose your United Kingdom plan
Every plan below is for the United Kingdom Data Protection Officer. The price shown is the price you will see at checkout.
Growth
Early-stage and low-volume businesses
€299/month
Billed annually at €3,588 · EUR
- < 10 employees
- 2 cases / year
- 3 business days
- Selected Data Protection Officer product
Small
Small teams building a formal privacy programme
€549/month
Billed annually at €6,588 · EUR
- 10–49 employees
- 6 cases / year
- 2 business days
- Selected Data Protection Officer product
Medium
Scaling companies with active processing
€1,090/month
Billed annually at €13,080 · EUR
- 50–249 employees
- 18 cases / year
- 1 business day
- Selected Data Protection Officer product
Large
High-volume or multi-brand operations
€1,990/month
Billed annually at €23,880 · EUR
- 250–749 employees
- 60 cases / year
- Priority response
- Selected Data Protection Officer product
Enterprise
Complex groups and custom workflows
Custom pricing
- 750+ employees
- Custom case volume
- Dedicated SLA
- Custom service scope
Package suitability depends on your processing activities and support needs. Taxes, engagement terms, and any scope adjustments are confirmed during checkout and onboarding.
Legal requirement
When is a United Kingdom Data Protection Officer required?
The United Kingdom has its own data protection framework. Under the UK GDPR, a Data Protection Officer is required in defined situations rather than for every organisation operating in or targeting the United Kingdom.
Public authorities and bodies generally require a Data Protection Officer, except courts acting in their judicial capacity.
A Data Protection Officer is required where core activities involve large-scale, regular and systematic monitoring of individuals.
A Data Protection Officer is required where core activities involve large-scale processing of special-category or criminal-offence data.
A voluntary appointment is possible, but the UK GDPR position and task requirements then apply to the role.
What is included
Ongoing Data Protection Officer support
Every plan includes the product scope below. Your package determines capacity, included cases, and response target.
Independent DPO appointment
UK GDPR advice and monitoring
DPIA support
UK ICO contact point
Identity and deadline checks for incoming requests
Regulatory monitoring and practical alerts
Annual service scope review
How it works
From plan selection to ongoing support
- 01
Select a package
Choose the package and billing frequency that match your organisation.
- 02
Provide company information
Share your company, processing, documentation, and key-contact details.
- 03
Complete onboarding
We confirm scope, eligibility, appointment structure, and required records.
- 04
Receive ongoing support
Your Data Protection Officer coverage begins under the agreed package.
Clear, direct support
Know who to contact before you appoint
Review our company information and privacy policy, or speak with the team about legal fit, package scope, engagement terms, and onboarding before payment.
Business contact
hi@thedataprotectionofficers.com+1 249 444 6161Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00 CET · Responses normally within 24 business hours.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom Data Protection Officer questions
Can the United Kingdom Data Protection Officer role be outsourced?
Yes. The Information Commissioner’s Office confirms that the role may be contracted to an individual or organisation. An outsourced Data Protection Officer has the same position, tasks, independence, and conflict requirements as an internal appointment.
What does a United Kingdom Data Protection Officer do?
The role informs and advises the organisation, monitors compliance, supports awareness and audits, advises on data protection impact assessments, cooperates with the Information Commissioner’s Office, and acts as a contact point.
Can one Data Protection Officer cover several organisations?
The UK GDPR permits a single Data Protection Officer to cover a group or several organisations where the role remains accessible, properly resourced, and effective for the scale and complexity involved.
How quickly can the appointment begin?
Onboarding can begin after checkout and completion of the required company and processing intake. The formal start date depends on the scope review, any conflict checks, and the documentation needed for the selected role.
What information is required during onboarding?
We normally ask for your company details, processing activities, locations, existing privacy documentation, key contacts, and any current regulatory or data-subject matters. The exact intake is adjusted to the package and legal framework.
What is included in each package?
Every package includes the selected appointment or advisory product and its core scope. Package differences are shown in the pricing cards, including company-size guidance, included case volume, response target, and available professional time.
Can the subscription be cancelled?
Billing and cancellation terms are confirmed before payment and in your engagement documentation. Contact us before ordering if you need a particular contracting or renewal arrangement.
Which authority will the Data Protection Officer communicate with?
For the United Kingdom framework, the supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner’s Office. Other authorities may be relevant where the same organisation also operates under separate non-UK regimes.
Is a United Kingdom Data Protection Officer the same as an EU appointment?
No. The role structure is closely related, but the United Kingdom is outside the European Union regulatory system. UK operations are assessed under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, with the Information Commissioner’s Office as regulator.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Whether an appointment or another legal role is required depends on your organisation, processing activities, and applicable law. Scope and legal fit are confirmed during onboarding.