ICO takes action for failure to pay new data protection fee

The Information Commissionerโ€™s Office (ICO) has begun formal enforcement action against 34 organisations that have failed to pay the new data protection fee. The data protection regulator has sent notices of its intent to fine the organisations unless they pay. Those who donโ€™t could face a maximum fine of ยฃ4,350. All organisations that process personal data must pay a fee to the ICO unless they are exempt. The money is used to fund the ICOโ€™s data protection work and new and expanded services we have introduced such as our advice…