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United Kingdom — UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

Pack ID: uk-gdpr Framework: UK-GDPR Regulator: ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) Controls: 14 (7 critical, 6 high, 1 medium) Law: UK GDPR (retained EU law) + Data Protection Act 2018

UK-GDPR-01: ICO Registration

Critical

Register with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a data controller or processor if required.

Legal Reference: DPA 2018 Part 3 Section 137; ICO Registration Guidance

Register with the ICO and pay the annual data protection fee if processing personal data (unless exempt). Maintain accurate registration entries describing processing purposes. Update when processing activities change.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-01-C1 ICO registration completed and current
UK-GDPR-01-C2 Annual data protection fee paid
UK-GDPR-01-C3 Registration entries reviewed and updated

UK-GDPR-02: Data Protection Officer (UK)

High

Designate a DPO where required under UK GDPR and ensure ICO notification.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 37; DPA 2018 Part 3 Section 69

Designate if: public authority, core activities require large-scale regular and systematic monitoring, or large-scale special category data processing. Submit DPO contact details to ICO. DPO must report to highest management, operate independently.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-02-C1 DPO designated if required
UK-GDPR-02-C2 DPO contact details submitted to ICO
UK-GDPR-02-C3 DPO independence and reporting line documented

UK-GDPR-03: Records of Processing Activities (UK)

Critical

Maintain ROPA documenting all UK personal data processing activities.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 30

Include: controller/processor details, processing purposes, data categories, data subject categories, recipient categories, third-country transfers, retention periods, security measures. Organizations under 250 employees exempt unless high-risk processing.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-03-C1 ROPA maintained with all Article 30 required fields
UK-GDPR-03-C2 ROPA reviewed and updated when processing changes
UK-GDPR-03-C3 Exemption assessment documented if applicable

UK-GDPR-04: Special Category Data Conditions

Critical

Identify the Article 9 condition AND a Schedule 1 DPA 2018 condition for processing special category data.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Articles 9-10; DPA 2018 Schedule 1

Special category data: race, ethnicity, political, religious, trade union, genetic, biometric, health, sex life, sexual orientation. Identify both an Article 9 condition and a Schedule 1 condition. Some require an "appropriate policy document."

Check Description
UK-GDPR-04-C1 Article 9 condition identified for each special category processing
UK-GDPR-04-C2 Schedule 1 DPA 2018 condition identified
UK-GDPR-04-C3 Appropriate policy document in place where required

UK-GDPR-05: Lawful Basis for Processing (UK)

High

Document and communicate the lawful basis for each processing activity under UK GDPR Article 6.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 6; ICO Guidance on Children

Six bases: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, legitimate interests. Conduct Legitimate Interests Assessments (LIAs) where applicable. Children's data threshold: under 13 requires parental consent.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-05-C1 Lawful basis documented per processing activity
UK-GDPR-05-C2 Legitimate Interest Assessments conducted where applicable
UK-GDPR-05-C3 Children's data protections (age 13 threshold) implemented

UK-GDPR-06: UK Data Subject Rights

Critical

Implement all UK GDPR data subject rights with ICO-compliant response procedures.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Articles 12-22

Rights: access (Art 15), rectification (16), erasure (17), restriction (18), portability (20), objection (21), automated decision-making (22). Respond within one month (extendable by two for complex requests). Free first copy.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-06-C1 All 7 data subject rights implemented
UK-GDPR-06-C2 Response within one month with extension procedure
UK-GDPR-06-C3 Manifestly unfounded/excessive request handling documented

UK-GDPR-07: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

High

Conduct DPIAs for high-risk processing under UK GDPR and ICO guidance.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 35; ICO DPIA Guidance

Required for: large-scale special category data, systematic monitoring of public areas, systematic and extensive profiling, large-scale processing of vulnerable groups. Follow ICO DPIA template. Consult ICO if high residual risks remain.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-07-C1 DPIA screening criteria established
UK-GDPR-07-C2 DPIAs conducted for high-risk processing
UK-GDPR-07-C3 ICO prior consultation when residual high risk

UK-GDPR-08: UK International Transfer Mechanisms

Critical

Use UK-approved transfer mechanisms for international personal data transfers.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Chapter V; ICO International Transfers Guidance

Transfer to adequate countries per UK adequacy regulations (EEA, Gibraltar, others). For non-adequate: International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), UK Addendum to EU SCCs, BCRs, or Article 49 derogations. Conduct Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs).

Check Description
UK-GDPR-08-C1 Transfer register maintained with mechanism per transfer
UK-GDPR-08-C2 IDTA or UK Addendum executed for non-adequate transfers
UK-GDPR-08-C3 Transfer Risk Assessments conducted per ICO guidance
UK-GDPR-08-C4 UK adequacy regulations monitored for updates

UK-GDPR-09: Security of Processing (UK)

Critical

Implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures per UK GDPR Article 32.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 32; ICO Security Guidance

Measures: pseudonymisation, encryption, confidentiality, integrity, availability, resilience, restoration procedures. Regularly test and evaluate effectiveness. Document security risk assessments.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-09-C1 Security measures documented and risk-assessed
UK-GDPR-09-C2 Encryption and pseudonymisation implemented
UK-GDPR-09-C3 Measures tested and evaluated regularly

UK-GDPR-10: ICO Breach Notification

Critical

Notify the ICO of personal data breaches within 72 hours and notify affected individuals when high risk.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Articles 33-34; ICO Breach Reporting Guidance

Notify ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware (unless unlikely to result in risk). Use ICO's personal data breach reporting service. If high risk to individuals, notify without undue delay. Document all breaches.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-10-C1 ICO 72-hour notification procedure implemented
UK-GDPR-10-C2 Individual notification for high-risk breaches
UK-GDPR-10-C3 Internal breach register maintained

UK-GDPR-11: Data Processor Contracts (UK)

High

Execute Article 28-compliant data processing contracts with all processors.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 28

Cover: subject matter, duration, nature/purpose, data types, data subject obligations, processor duties (instructions, confidentiality, security, sub-processor controls, data return/deletion, audit assistance).

Check Description
UK-GDPR-11-C1 Article 28 contracts executed with all processors
UK-GDPR-11-C2 Sub-processor flow-down terms included
UK-GDPR-11-C3 Contracts reviewed for ICO compliance

UK-GDPR-12: Accountability Principle (UK)

High

Demonstrate compliance with UK GDPR accountability principle through documented evidence.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 5(2); ICO Accountability Framework

Maintain evidence: policies, procedures, training records, DPIAs, audit results, ROPA, consent records, contracts, breach records, DPO reports. Conduct annual ICO accountability self-assessment.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-12-C1 Accountability evidence maintained and organized
UK-GDPR-12-C2 Annual ICO accountability self-assessment conducted
UK-GDPR-12-C3 Data protection by design integrated into projects

UK-GDPR-13: Direct Marketing (PECR)

High

Comply with Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) for marketing.

Legal Reference: PECR; ICO Direct Marketing Guidance

Obtain consent before electronic marketing (email, SMS, in-app). Clear opt-out in every message. Honor opt-outs promptly. Soft opt-in for existing customers (similar products, clear opt-out).

Check Description
UK-GDPR-13-C1 PECR-compliant consent obtained for electronic marketing
UK-GDPR-13-C2 Opt-out mechanism in every marketing message
UK-GDPR-13-C3 Soft opt-in criteria assessed for existing customers

UK-GDPR-14: UK Representative

Medium

Appoint a UK representative if offering goods/services or monitoring individuals in the UK from outside the UK.

Legal Reference: UK GDPR Article 27

Required if based outside the UK and processing UK personal data related to offering goods/services or behavior monitoring. Representative acts as contact point for data subjects and ICO.

Check Description
UK-GDPR-14-C1 UK representative appointed if applicable
UK-GDPR-14-C2 Representative contact details available to data subjects

Switzerland — Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP)

Pack ID: ch-fadp Framework: FADP Regulator: FDPIC (Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner) Controls: 8 (2 critical, 5 high, 1 medium) Law: revFADP (in effect September 1, 2023)

FADP-01: Data Protection Officer / Advisor

High

Designate a data protection advisor if processing high-risk personal data on a large scale.

Legal Reference: FADP Article 10

Designate when a data security risk assessment indicates high risk to personality or fundamental rights, particularly for large-scale or sensitive processing. Advisor maintains the processing register, advises on DPIAs, liaises with FDPIC.

Check Description
FADP-01-C1 Risk assessment conducted to determine advisor requirement
FADP-01-C2 Advisor designated if high-risk threshold met

FADP-02: Principles of Data Processing

Critical

Comply with FADP principles: lawfulness, proportionality, purpose, transparency, and accuracy.

Legal Reference: FADP Articles 6-7

Process lawfully, in good faith, proportionally. Process only for the purpose indicated at collection. Special categories (health, biometric, genetic, racial, religious, political, trade union, sexual) require explicit consent.

Check Description
FADP-02-C1 Processing purposes documented and communicated
FADP-02-C2 Explicit consent obtained for special category data
FADP-02-C3 Proportionality assessment conducted

FADP-03: Transparency and Information Duties

High

Provide information to data subjects about data collection and processing.

Legal Reference: FADP Article 19

Inform data subjects of: controller identity, processing purpose, data categories, recipients, retention, cross-border transfers, data subject rights. For third-party data, inform within a reasonable timeframe.

Check Description
FADP-03-C1 Privacy notices published with all FADP-required information
FADP-03-C2 Third-party data subjects informed within reasonable time

FADP-04: Data Subject Rights

High

Implement FADP data subject rights including access, correction, destruction, and objection.

Legal Reference: FADP Articles 25-27

Rights: information about processing, access, correction of inaccurate data, destruction of unlawfully processed data, objection to direct marketing/profiling, restriction. Respond within 30 days (extendable by 60). Free access.

Check Description
FADP-04-C1 All FADP data subject rights implemented
FADP-04-C2 Response within 30 days with extension procedure
FADP-04-C3 Direct marketing objection respected

FADP-05: Data Security and Breach Notification

Critical

Implement appropriate security measures and notify the FDPIC of qualifying data breaches.

Legal Reference: FADP Articles 7, 24

Implement measures based on risk. Maintain a data processing register. Notify FDPIC as soon as possible when a breach is likely to result in high risk to personality or fundamental rights.

Check Description
FADP-05-C1 Security measures documented and risk-assessed
FADP-05-C2 Data processing register maintained
FADP-05-C3 FDPIC breach notification procedure for high-risk breaches

FADP-06: Cross-Border Data Transfers

High

Ensure adequate protection for personal data transferred outside Switzerland.

Legal Reference: FADP Article 16

Transfer to countries providing adequate protection (FDPIC recognizes EU/EEA and certain others). For non-adequate: Swiss SCCs, BCRs, or FDPIC-approved mechanisms. Conduct transfer assessments.

Check Description
FADP-06-C1 Adequacy assessment conducted per destination country
FADP-06-C2 Swiss SCCs or equivalent safeguards for non-adequate transfers
FADP-06-C3 FDPIC adequacy list monitored

FADP-07: DPIA for High-Risk Processing

Medium

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments for processing likely to result in high risks.

Legal Reference: FADP Articles 22-23

Required for: systematic monitoring, large-scale sensitive data, profiling with significant effects, innovative technologies. Document methodology, risks, and mitigation measures.

Check Description
FADP-07-C1 DPIA criteria established for high-risk processing
FADP-07-C2 DPIAs documented with risk assessments

FADP-08: Processor Management (FADP)

High

Execute written contracts with processors processing personal data on behalf of the controller.

Legal Reference: FADP Article 9

Cover: processing only on documented instructions, security obligations, confidentiality, sub-processor controls, data return/deletion, audit assistance. Processors jointly and severally liable.

Check Description
FADP-08-C1 Written contracts with all processors
FADP-08-C2 Contracts include FADP Article 9 requirements

Exercise: UK GDPR vs EU GDPR Comparison

The UK GDPR diverged from EU GDPR after Brexit. Test your knowledge:

Question EU GDPR Answer UK GDPR Answer
Transfer mechanism for non-adequate countries? EU SCCs ?
Adequacy decision authority? European Commission ?
Children's consent age? Member state sets (13-16) ?
DPO contact submitted to? Lead supervisory authority ?
Maximum fine? EUR 20M or 4% global revenue ?

Answers

  • UK uses IDTA or UK Addendum to EU SCCs
  • UK Secretary of State (via regulations)
  • 13 years old (UK GDPR threshold)
  • ICO
  • GBP 17.5M or 4% global revenue

Exercise: Swiss FADP Transfer Assessment

Your Swiss company wants to transfer customer data to a US-based cloud provider.

  1. Is the US on the FDPIC adequacy list? (Check current status)
  2. What transfer mechanism would you use?
  3. What assessment must you conduct before relying on it?
  4. What supplementary measures might be needed?

Guidance

  • The FDPIC recognizes the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
  • Use Swiss SCCs or the UK Addendum approach
  • Conduct a Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA)
  • Consider encryption, pseudonymisation, and access controls