Consultation on Updating the Data Protection (Fees) Regulations 2018

Overview

This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the fees organisations pay to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Currently, organisations that pay the registration fee all pay the same flat amount, regardless of their size or the volume of personal data they process.

We are proposing a new tiered fee structure that we believe is fairer and more proportionate. Under this model, larger organisations - who typically pose greater data protection risks - would pay more than smaller ones.

This approach aligns with the fee structures already in place in Jersey, Guernsey, and the UK.

We would like to hear from businesses, stakeholders, representative bodies and members of the public who could be impacted by the proposed changes. 

Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats

The Office is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all.

We will take steps to accommodate any reasonable adjustments and provide such assistance as you may reasonably require to enable you to access or reply to this consultation.

If you would like to receive this document as a paper copy, in another format or need assistance with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email ask@inforights.im

Responding to this consultation and questions

You can respond to this consultation online by clicking on the 'Online Survey' link below. Alternatively you can download a paper version of this consultation in the 'Related' section below and email it to ask@inforights.im

The consultation will be live for six weeks, closing on 1 December 2025. We will review the consultation and publish a summary of your views as well as our response and associated next steps.