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What Is a UK Representative and Why Do You Need One?
Natacha has held a number senior positions at the Foreign Office, including as the Deputy Ambassador for China and Director responsible for Economic Diplomacy and Emerging Powers. She has also been involved in global trade policy and international development issues.
Businesses located outside the UK are bound by UK privacy laws. They must designate a representative in the UK to serve as their point of contact for data subjects, as well as the ICO.
What is what is a UK Representative?
The UK Representative is a person, business or organisation who has been appointed by a data processor or controller to act on their behalf on all matters related to GDPR compliance. They will be the primary contact point for any requests from data subjects who exercise their rights or requests from supervisory authority. They may be subject to national regulations that have been implemented due to the GDPR’s extraterritorial scope (see the UK case Rondon against 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 an official representative. This requirement applies to all organizations that do not have a permanent presence in the United Kingdom but offer goods or services, or control the conduct of individuals located there, or who handle personal data. The Representative must be able provide proof of their identity, and also prove that they are able to represent the data processor or controller in connection with UK GDPR obligations.
The representative must also be able to communicate with authorities if there's a breach. The sales representative must inform the supervisory authority that appointed them regardless of whether or not the breach affects data subjects across multiple jurisdictions.
It is crucial that the representative you select has worked with both European and UK authorities for data protection. It is also beneficial for them to speak a local language because they will receive calls from individuals and agencies in the countries they work in.
The EDPB states that the Representative is responsible for any non-compliance. However the UK case of Rondon v. LexisNexis UK Ltd. (2019) EWHC1427 has confirmed that a representative cannot be sued by someone who believes the controller of the data has failed to adhere to GDPR in the UK. This is due to the fact that according to the court the Representative does not have a direct connection to the processing of data by the representative entity.
Who needs to appoint an UK Representative?
In order to comply with the EU GDPR, companies outside of the EU that are targeting goods or services towards European citizens, but do NOT have an office, branch or establishment in the EU must designate an EU Representative. This is in addition to the requirements from national data protection laws. The purpose of a Representative is to be a local point of contact for individuals and supervisory authorities in relation to GDPR compliance issues.
The UK has its own equivalent to the EU requirements, as laid out in Article 27 of the UK-GDPR. As with the EU requirement, the threshold is low: any organisation that offers goods or services to, or monitors the conduct of, data subjects in the UK must designate a 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 Office[British Information Commissioner's Office]". They cannot be held personally responsible for UK representative GDPR compliance. However they must cooperate with supervisory authorities in official proceedings and receive notifications from data subjects who exercise their rights (access request, right to be forgotten etc. ).
Representatives should be located in the member state of the European Union in which the individuals whose personal data is processed reside. This isn't a straightforward decision and requires a thorough business and legal analysis to determine the most suitable location for a company. We provide an individualized service that assists organisations in assessing their needs and selecting the best representative option.
It is also advisable that the representative has experience working with supervisory authorities and dealing with requests from data subjects. Local language skills can also be important, as the job may require dealing with inquiries by data subjects or supervisory authorities in a variety of countries across Europe.
The identity of the representative should be made known to the people who have data through privacy policies and the information given prior to collecting data (see article 13 in the UK-GDPR). Contact details for the UK Representative should be made available on your website so that supervisory authorities are able to easily contact them.
When are you required to designate a UK Representative?
If your company is located outside of the UK offers goods or services to individuals who reside in the UK, or monitors their behaviour and conducts surveillance, you may have to appoint the position of a UK Representative. The UK's applied EU GDPR regime is available to established entities outside the UK that are performing activities in the UK. It has the same reach as EU GDPR, but with a few exceptions. Take our self-assessment for free and determine if you are legally bound by this obligation.
A Representative is appointed by the party appointing under the terms of a contract of service. The representative is appointed to act for that party in relation to specific obligations under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, Uk representative as applicable. In the UK this would typically involve facilitating communications between the appointing entity and the Information Commissioner's Office or any data subjects that are affected in the UK. A Representative could be an individual or a company with a UK base. The appointing body must inform the subjects of data that the Representative will be processing their personal data and ensure that the identity of the individual or business is readily accessible to supervisory authorities.
The entity that is appointing the representative must provide the contact details of its Representative to the ICO and all data subjects affected in the UK in accordance with Article 13 and 14 of the UK GDPR. It is essential to make clear that the function of a Representative is different from and incompatible with that of the role of a Data Protection Officer ("DPO"), which requires a level of independence and autonomy that cannot be provided by a Representative.
If you need to appoint an UK representative the process should be completed in the earliest time possible. This is because the obligation is either immediately following Brexit (if it's a "hard" or "no deal" Brexit) or following an implementation period (if it's an "soft" or a "with deal". There is no grace period.
What are the requirements for the designation of a UK Representative?
Under the UK data protection laws (and specifically article 27 of the UK GDPR) Representatives are 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 rules of the law. The UK representative must be able to represent an entity with respect to its obligations under law. The contact information of the representative should be readily accessible to UK residents whose personal information are being processed by a non-UK business.
The person who is the UK Representative must be a senior employee of the business or media organisation and has been hired and taken on as an employee outside of the UK by that media or business organisation. The applicant for the visa must be planning to serve as the UK representative of the business or media organisation full-time, and must not be engaged in other business activities outside of the UK.
The visa applicant also needs to prove that they have the expertise and experience needed to fulfill the role of a UK representative, which includes serving as the local point of contact for individuals who are data subjects as well as UK authorities responsible for data protection. The UK Representative must have the knowledge and expertise of UK data protection laws to be competent to respond to inquiries and requests from data protection authorities and individuals exercising their rights.
As the Brexit process continues it is likely that the UK laws on data protection will change in the future. At present, it is expected that companies from outside the UK that do business in the UK and handle personal data of individuals in the UK will be required to appoint an official from the UK Representative.
This is because article 27 of the GDPR law in the UK that was adopted as a UK national law, requires entities without any presence in the UK to nominate the position of a UK representative for data protection. If you are unsure of whether you are required to designate an UK data protection representative, it is recommended that you speak to an experienced lawyer.
Natacha has held a number senior positions at the Foreign Office, including as the Deputy Ambassador for China and Director responsible for Economic Diplomacy and Emerging Powers. She has also been involved in global trade policy and international development issues.
Businesses located outside the UK are bound by UK privacy laws. They must designate a representative in the UK to serve as their point of contact for data subjects, as well as the ICO.
What is what is a UK Representative?
The UK Representative is a person, business or organisation who has been appointed by a data processor or controller to act on their behalf on all matters related to GDPR compliance. They will be the primary contact point for any requests from data subjects who exercise their rights or requests from supervisory authority. They may be subject to national regulations that have been implemented due to the GDPR’s extraterritorial scope (see the UK case Rondon against 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 an official representative. This requirement applies to all organizations that do not have a permanent presence in the United Kingdom but offer goods or services, or control the conduct of individuals located there, or who handle personal data. The Representative must be able provide proof of their identity, and also prove that they are able to represent the data processor or controller in connection with UK GDPR obligations.
The representative must also be able to communicate with authorities if there's a breach. The sales representative must inform the supervisory authority that appointed them regardless of whether or not the breach affects data subjects across multiple jurisdictions.
It is crucial that the representative you select has worked with both European and UK authorities for data protection. It is also beneficial for them to speak a local language because they will receive calls from individuals and agencies in the countries they work in.
The EDPB states that the Representative is responsible for any non-compliance. However the UK case of Rondon v. LexisNexis UK Ltd. (2019) EWHC1427 has confirmed that a representative cannot be sued by someone who believes the controller of the data has failed to adhere to GDPR in the UK. This is due to the fact that according to the court the Representative does not have a direct connection to the processing of data by the representative entity.
Who needs to appoint an UK Representative?
In order to comply with the EU GDPR, companies outside of the EU that are targeting goods or services towards European citizens, but do NOT have an office, branch or establishment in the EU must designate an EU Representative. This is in addition to the requirements from national data protection laws. The purpose of a Representative is to be a local point of contact for individuals and supervisory authorities in relation to GDPR compliance issues.
The UK has its own equivalent to the EU requirements, as laid out in Article 27 of the UK-GDPR. As with the EU requirement, the threshold is low: any organisation that offers goods or services to, or monitors the conduct of, data subjects in the UK must designate a 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 Office[British Information Commissioner's Office]". They cannot be held personally responsible for UK representative GDPR compliance. However they must cooperate with supervisory authorities in official proceedings and receive notifications from data subjects who exercise their rights (access request, right to be forgotten etc. ).
Representatives should be located in the member state of the European Union in which the individuals whose personal data is processed reside. This isn't a straightforward decision and requires a thorough business and legal analysis to determine the most suitable location for a company. We provide an individualized service that assists organisations in assessing their needs and selecting the best representative option.
It is also advisable that the representative has experience working with supervisory authorities and dealing with requests from data subjects. Local language skills can also be important, as the job may require dealing with inquiries by data subjects or supervisory authorities in a variety of countries across Europe.
The identity of the representative should be made known to the people who have data through privacy policies and the information given prior to collecting data (see article 13 in the UK-GDPR). Contact details for the UK Representative should be made available on your website so that supervisory authorities are able to easily contact them.
When are you required to designate a UK Representative?
If your company is located outside of the UK offers goods or services to individuals who reside in the UK, or monitors their behaviour and conducts surveillance, you may have to appoint the position of a UK Representative. The UK's applied EU GDPR regime is available to established entities outside the UK that are performing activities in the UK. It has the same reach as EU GDPR, but with a few exceptions. Take our self-assessment for free and determine if you are legally bound by this obligation.
A Representative is appointed by the party appointing under the terms of a contract of service. The representative is appointed to act for that party in relation to specific obligations under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, Uk representative as applicable. In the UK this would typically involve facilitating communications between the appointing entity and the Information Commissioner's Office or any data subjects that are affected in the UK. A Representative could be an individual or a company with a UK base. The appointing body must inform the subjects of data that the Representative will be processing their personal data and ensure that the identity of the individual or business is readily accessible to supervisory authorities.
The entity that is appointing the representative must provide the contact details of its Representative to the ICO and all data subjects affected in the UK in accordance with Article 13 and 14 of the UK GDPR. It is essential to make clear that the function of a Representative is different from and incompatible with that of the role of a Data Protection Officer ("DPO"), which requires a level of independence and autonomy that cannot be provided by a Representative.
If you need to appoint an UK representative the process should be completed in the earliest time possible. This is because the obligation is either immediately following Brexit (if it's a "hard" or "no deal" Brexit) or following an implementation period (if it's an "soft" or a "with deal". There is no grace period.
What are the requirements for the designation of a UK Representative?
Under the UK data protection laws (and specifically article 27 of the UK GDPR) Representatives are 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 rules of the law. The UK representative must be able to represent an entity with respect to its obligations under law. The contact information of the representative should be readily accessible to UK residents whose personal information are being processed by a non-UK business.
The person who is the UK Representative must be a senior employee of the business or media organisation and has been hired and taken on as an employee outside of the UK by that media or business organisation. The applicant for the visa must be planning to serve as the UK representative of the business or media organisation full-time, and must not be engaged in other business activities outside of the UK.
The visa applicant also needs to prove that they have the expertise and experience needed to fulfill the role of a UK representative, which includes serving as the local point of contact for individuals who are data subjects as well as UK authorities responsible for data protection. The UK Representative must have the knowledge and expertise of UK data protection laws to be competent to respond to inquiries and requests from data protection authorities and individuals exercising their rights.
As the Brexit process continues it is likely that the UK laws on data protection will change in the future. At present, it is expected that companies from outside the UK that do business in the UK and handle personal data of individuals in the UK will be required to appoint an official from the UK Representative.
This is because article 27 of the GDPR law in the UK that was adopted as a UK national law, requires entities without any presence in the UK to nominate the position of a UK representative for data protection. If you are unsure of whether you are required to designate an UK data protection representative, it is recommended that you speak to an experienced lawyer.
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