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What Is a UK Representative and Why Do You Need One?
Natacha has served in several senior positions within the Foreign Office, including as the Deputy Ambassador for China and Director of Economic Diplomacy and Emerging Powers. She has also worked on global trade policy and international development issues.
Businesses that operate outside of the UK must adhere to UK privacy laws. They must appoint a Representative in the UK to act as their point of contact for data subjects, as well as the ICO.
What is a UK representative?
The UK Representative is an individual, company or organisation mandated in writing by a data controller or processor to act on behalf of the controller or processor in relation to all matters around GDPR compliance. They will be the main point of contact for enquiries from individuals exercising their rights or requests from supervisory authorities and may also be subject to national regulations that were enacted in the context of GDPR's extraterritorial reach (see the UK case Rondon v LexisNexis Risk Solutions).
The EU GDPR Article 27 and its UK equivalent Section 3.2.2 of the Data Protection Act 2018, require the appointment of a representative. The requirement applies to any entity that does not have its own establishment within the United Kingdom and that offers goods or services to or monitors the behaviour of people who reside in the United Kingdom, or that handles personal data of these individuals. The representative must provide proof of their identity and prove that they are able to represent the data processor or controller in connection with UK GDPR obligations.
In addition to serving as a portal for individuals to exercise their GDPR rights as well as a means for individuals to exercise their rights under GDPR, the sales representative must also in a position to communicate with authorities in the event of an incident. The representative must notify the supervisory authority who appointed them regardless of whether the breach affects individuals in multiple jurisdictions.
It is important that the representative you choose has experience working with both European and UK authorities for data protection. It is also beneficial for them to have local language abilities because they will receive contacts from individuals and data protection agencies in the countries where they operate in.
While the EDPB states that the Representative should be held liable in the event of non-compliance, the UK court case of Rondon v LexisNexis UK Ltd (2019) EWHC 1427 has confirmed that a Representative cannot be sued by an individual for the data controller's alleged failure to comply with the UK GDPR. The court ruled that the Representative was not in direct connection with the data processing activities of the represented entity.
Who is responsible for appointing the UK Representative?
The EU GDPR stipulates that businesses outside of the EU, without an office, branch or establishment in the EU that market their goods or services for European citizens must appoint an official. This is in addition to the requirements from national laws regarding data protection. The purpose of a Representative is to serve as an individual point of contact for individuals and supervisory authorities with respect to GDPR compliance issues.
The UK has an identical requirement to that of the EU that is described in Article 27 of the UK-GDPR. Similar to the EU requirement the threshold is not high for any company that provides products or services to, or monitors the conduct of, data subjects in the UK must appoint an UK Representative.
Under the UK-GDPR, a Representative must be formally authorized "to be additionally or alternatively addressed, on behalf of the controller or processor by data subjects and the British Information Commissioner's Officethe [British Information Commissioner's Office]". They cannot be held personally accountable for GDPR compliance. However they must cooperate with supervisory authorities in formal proceedings and also receive information from data subjects who exercise their rights (access request and right to be forgotten etc. ).
Representatives must be situated within the EU member state where the people whose data are processed are. This is not a simple choice and requires a thorough business and legal analysis to determine the most suitable location for an organization. For this reason we offer a dedicated service to assist organizations in assessing their needs and choosing the best representative option.
It is also advisable that Representatives have experience in dealing with supervisory authorities and dealing with requests from data subjects. Language skills in the local language can also be crucial, since the role may involve handling inquiries from data subjects or supervisory authorities in multiple countries throughout Europe.
The identity of the representative should be made known to the data subjects through the privacy policies and information given prior to collecting data (see article 13 in the UK-GDPR). Contact details for the UK Representative should be posted on your website so that supervisory authorities can easily contact them.
When do you need to nominate a UK Representative?
If your company is located outside the UK offers goods or services to customers within the UK, or monitors their behavior and conducts surveillance, you may have to select a UK Representative. The Applied GDPR regime in the UK applies to established companies outside the UK that are conducting business in the UK and has the same extraterritorial scope as EU GDPR (with limited exceptions). It is recommended that you take our free self-assessment to see whether you have this obligation.
A representative is appointed by the appointing entity in a service contract to represent that entity with regard to certain of its obligations under the UK and EU GDPR if applicable. In the UK, the main purpose of this would be to facilitate communication between the party that appointed and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or any affected data subjects in the UK. A Representative could be an individual or a company which is based in the UK. The body that appointed them must inform data subjects that the Representative is processing their personal data and UK representative ensure that the identity of the individual or company is readily available to supervisory authorities.
In accordance with Articles 13 & 14 of the UK GDPR, the appointing entity is also required to provide the contact information of its representative to the ICO as well as the individuals who are data subjects in the UK. It must be clear that the function of a Representative is separate from and incompatible with that of the role of a Data Protection Officer ("DPO"), which requires a degree of autonomy and independence that cannot be provided by a representative.
If you have to designate an official from the UK representative, you should do so as soon as you can. This is because the requirement will be in effect immediately following Brexit (if there is either a 'hard' or "no deal' Brexit) or after an implementation period (if there is a'soft' or "with deal" Brexit). There is no grace time.
What are the requirements to be a UK representative?
Under the UK laws on data protection (and specifically article 27 of the UK GDPR), a representative is an individual or company that is "designated in writing" by an entity that does not have a presence in the UK but is subject to the provisions of the law. The UK representative is required to be able represent an entity with respect to its legal obligations. The contact information of the avon representative should also be readily available to UK residents whose personal details are being processed by a non-UK business.
The person who is the UK Representative must be a senior worker of the foreign media or business organisation and have been recruited and appointed as an employee outside the UK by that business or media organisation. The applicant must genuinely intend to be employed full-time as the UK Representative for the media or business company, and are not allowed to engage in any other business activities in the UK.
Additionally, the visa applicant must demonstrate the required skills and experience to fulfill their role as UK Representative which includes serving as the local contact for inquiries from data subjects and the UK authorities for data protection. The UK Representative must possess sufficient experience and knowledge of UK laws regarding data protection to be able to respond to any inquiries and requests from data protection authorities and individuals exercising their rights.
As the Brexit process continues it is expected that the UK laws on data protection will evolve in the future. However, at present it is expected for companies from outside the UK that conduct business in the UK and collect personal data on individuals in the UK, to appoint UK Representatives.
This is because the UK GDPR requires that entities that do not have a UK presence must appoint a representative under article 27 of the UK GDPR which is regarded as a law of the nation in the UK. If you are not sure whether you are required to nominate the position of a UK representative for data protection It is suggested consult an experienced legal adviser.
Natacha has served in several senior positions within the Foreign Office, including as the Deputy Ambassador for China and Director of Economic Diplomacy and Emerging Powers. She has also worked on global trade policy and international development issues.
Businesses that operate outside of the UK must adhere to UK privacy laws. They must appoint a Representative in the UK to act as their point of contact for data subjects, as well as the ICO.
What is a UK representative?
The UK Representative is an individual, company or organisation mandated in writing by a data controller or processor to act on behalf of the controller or processor in relation to all matters around GDPR compliance. They will be the main point of contact for enquiries from individuals exercising their rights or requests from supervisory authorities and may also be subject to national regulations that were enacted in the context of GDPR's extraterritorial reach (see the UK case Rondon v LexisNexis Risk Solutions).
The EU GDPR Article 27 and its UK equivalent Section 3.2.2 of the Data Protection Act 2018, require the appointment of a representative. The requirement applies to any entity that does not have its own establishment within the United Kingdom and that offers goods or services to or monitors the behaviour of people who reside in the United Kingdom, or that handles personal data of these individuals. The representative must provide proof of their identity and prove that they are able to represent the data processor or controller in connection with UK GDPR obligations.
In addition to serving as a portal for individuals to exercise their GDPR rights as well as a means for individuals to exercise their rights under GDPR, the sales representative must also in a position to communicate with authorities in the event of an incident. The representative must notify the supervisory authority who appointed them regardless of whether the breach affects individuals in multiple jurisdictions.
It is important that the representative you choose has experience working with both European and UK authorities for data protection. It is also beneficial for them to have local language abilities because they will receive contacts from individuals and data protection agencies in the countries where they operate in.
While the EDPB states that the Representative should be held liable in the event of non-compliance, the UK court case of Rondon v LexisNexis UK Ltd (2019) EWHC 1427 has confirmed that a Representative cannot be sued by an individual for the data controller's alleged failure to comply with the UK GDPR. The court ruled that the Representative was not in direct connection with the data processing activities of the represented entity.
Who is responsible for appointing the UK Representative?
The EU GDPR stipulates that businesses outside of the EU, without an office, branch or establishment in the EU that market their goods or services for European citizens must appoint an official. This is in addition to the requirements from national laws regarding data protection. The purpose of a Representative is to serve as an individual point of contact for individuals and supervisory authorities with respect to GDPR compliance issues.
The UK has an identical requirement to that of the EU that is described in Article 27 of the UK-GDPR. Similar to the EU requirement the threshold is not high for any company that provides products or services to, or monitors the conduct of, data subjects in the UK must appoint an UK Representative.
Under the UK-GDPR, a Representative must be formally authorized "to be additionally or alternatively addressed, on behalf of the controller or processor by data subjects and the British Information Commissioner's Officethe [British Information Commissioner's Office]". They cannot be held personally accountable for GDPR compliance. However they must cooperate with supervisory authorities in formal proceedings and also receive information from data subjects who exercise their rights (access request and right to be forgotten etc. ).
Representatives must be situated within the EU member state where the people whose data are processed are. This is not a simple choice and requires a thorough business and legal analysis to determine the most suitable location for an organization. For this reason we offer a dedicated service to assist organizations in assessing their needs and choosing the best representative option.
It is also advisable that Representatives have experience in dealing with supervisory authorities and dealing with requests from data subjects. Language skills in the local language can also be crucial, since the role may involve handling inquiries from data subjects or supervisory authorities in multiple countries throughout Europe.
The identity of the representative should be made known to the data subjects through the privacy policies and information given prior to collecting data (see article 13 in the UK-GDPR). Contact details for the UK Representative should be posted on your website so that supervisory authorities can easily contact them.
When do you need to nominate a UK Representative?
If your company is located outside the UK offers goods or services to customers within the UK, or monitors their behavior and conducts surveillance, you may have to select a UK Representative. The Applied GDPR regime in the UK applies to established companies outside the UK that are conducting business in the UK and has the same extraterritorial scope as EU GDPR (with limited exceptions). It is recommended that you take our free self-assessment to see whether you have this obligation.
A representative is appointed by the appointing entity in a service contract to represent that entity with regard to certain of its obligations under the UK and EU GDPR if applicable. In the UK, the main purpose of this would be to facilitate communication between the party that appointed and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or any affected data subjects in the UK. A Representative could be an individual or a company which is based in the UK. The body that appointed them must inform data subjects that the Representative is processing their personal data and UK representative ensure that the identity of the individual or company is readily available to supervisory authorities.
In accordance with Articles 13 & 14 of the UK GDPR, the appointing entity is also required to provide the contact information of its representative to the ICO as well as the individuals who are data subjects in the UK. It must be clear that the function of a Representative is separate from and incompatible with that of the role of a Data Protection Officer ("DPO"), which requires a degree of autonomy and independence that cannot be provided by a representative.
If you have to designate an official from the UK representative, you should do so as soon as you can. This is because the requirement will be in effect immediately following Brexit (if there is either a 'hard' or "no deal' Brexit) or after an implementation period (if there is a'soft' or "with deal" Brexit). There is no grace time.
What are the requirements to be a UK representative?
Under the UK laws on data protection (and specifically article 27 of the UK GDPR), a representative is an individual or company that is "designated in writing" by an entity that does not have a presence in the UK but is subject to the provisions of the law. The UK representative is required to be able represent an entity with respect to its legal obligations. The contact information of the avon representative should also be readily available to UK residents whose personal details are being processed by a non-UK business.
The person who is the UK Representative must be a senior worker of the foreign media or business organisation and have been recruited and appointed as an employee outside the UK by that business or media organisation. The applicant must genuinely intend to be employed full-time as the UK Representative for the media or business company, and are not allowed to engage in any other business activities in the UK.
Additionally, the visa applicant must demonstrate the required skills and experience to fulfill their role as UK Representative which includes serving as the local contact for inquiries from data subjects and the UK authorities for data protection. The UK Representative must possess sufficient experience and knowledge of UK laws regarding data protection to be able to respond to any inquiries and requests from data protection authorities and individuals exercising their rights.
As the Brexit process continues it is expected that the UK laws on data protection will evolve in the future. However, at present it is expected for companies from outside the UK that conduct business in the UK and collect personal data on individuals in the UK, to appoint UK Representatives.
This is because the UK GDPR requires that entities that do not have a UK presence must appoint a representative under article 27 of the UK GDPR which is regarded as a law of the nation in the UK. If you are not sure whether you are required to nominate the position of a UK representative for data protection It is suggested consult an experienced legal adviser.
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