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Advice for small organisations

Latest update

07 September 2023 - We’ve renamed the ‘SME web hub’ as ‘Advice for small organisations’ to make it clear that the guidance is for all types of small organisation, including charities, clubs, public sector organisations and groups.

Advice and guidance for all small organisations, including small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), small businesses, sole traders, small charities, groups and clubs, and small start-ups.

Get involved in developing our new tool

Use our handy new privacy notice generator to create a bespoke privacy notice for your small organisation, and let us know how it went. Your feedback will help us develop the service for all small organisations. It’s quick and easy, and you can use our short feedback survey afterwards to tell us about your experience.

Start here

A quick run-through of the data protection basics for small organisations, including small businesses and sole traders

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Find the right resource

A handy library of resources you'll find on the data protection advice hub for small organisations.
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Data protection: what’s in it for me?

Discover the benefits of data protection for your organisation, customers, or others you deal with.
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Your beginner’s guide to data protection

Not sure where to start? Top tips for protecting your data and taking your first steps towards compliance.
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Data protection fee: what you need to do

Find out if you need to pay. Most small companies only need to pay £40 a year, and some are exempt.
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Key data protection terms you need to know

Make sense of data protection with our short guide to the key terms you’ll need to get started

Data protection fines – why they happen and how to avoid them

Find out why we issue fines and what happens with complaints about your organisation

Check how you're doing

Reliable, bite-sized advice on how to build trust and save money through stronger data protection compliance