ICO release statement on approved certification schemes

The ICO has announced it will be working with UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to deliver the ICO-approved certification schemes. The ICO will approve and publish the certification schemes and, as the UK national accreditation body, UKAS will accredit certification bodies to deliver those schemes. Ian Hulme, Director for Regulatory Assurance said: “The GDPR introduced the accountability principle, which requires data controllers to demonstrate their compliance with the law. Certification is a voluntary, and therefore very valuable means of gaining and demonstrating GDPR compliance. “The ICO is pleased to confirm that…

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