From 17th February 2025, businesses and organisations that pay data protection fees to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will see an increase in costs.
These changes follow a consultation led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in late 2024, which gathered feedback from over 100 interested parties.
Initially, the government proposed a 37.2% fee increase across all tiers, but after reviewing consultation feedback, the rise was adjusted to 29.8% while keeping the existing tier system and exemptions in place.
What Are the New Fees?
Starting 17th February 2025, the new ICO data protection fees will be:
- Tier 1 (micro-organisations) – £52
- Tier 2 (small or medium organisations) – £78
- Tier 3 (large organisations) – £3,763
For businesses, this means a moderate increase in costs, but the tiered system remains in place to ensure fairness based on size and turnover. If your organisation is required to pay a data protection fee, it’s important to be aware of these updates and plan accordingly.
Contact Us
Jo O’Donovan is a specialist in data protection matters. If you have any data protection-related questions or issues, please get in touch via email at joo’donovan@wbw.co.uk or call 01626 202347.
