Data Protection Authority adjusts 2026 registration fees in line with inflation

The Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) has confirmed that registration fees for 2026 will be adjusted in line with inflation. 

From 1 January 2026, the annual registration fee will be: 

• £62.22 for organisations with fewer than 50 employees 
• £2,488.80 for organisations with 50 or more employees 

These updated fees reflect a 3.7% increase, in line with the annual change in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments (RPIX) as of June 2025. 

Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations will continue to pay nothing for their registration. 

The registration fee plays a vital role in enabling the ODPA to operate independently of the States of Guernsey. This independence is essential for maintaining effective regulatory oversight, safeguarding islanders’ data rights, and supporting the Bailiwick’s digital ambitions. 

A well-resourced and independent regulator is key to: 

• Protecting individuals’ privacy and data rights 
• Supporting businesses in handling personal data lawfully 
• Delivering free, accessible guidance and education to the community 

 
In promoting and protecting islanders’ data rights, the ODPA’s wide regulatory mandate covers the public, private and charitable sectors. It uses its limited resources to educate, support, promote and enforce compliance across all sectors. 
 
In 2024 alone, the DPA: 

• Investigated more than 50 public complaints against local data controllers 
• Processed more than 150 data breach reports 
• Participated in 33 community events 
• Expanded its schools’ outreach programme to reach Years 4, 8, and 10 across the Bailiwick 
• Published several new guidance notes to help organisations stay compliant 
• Launched Bailiwick Data Protection Advisories to warn the public of active threats to their personal data 

“From cyber-attacks to online safety, the data-protection landscape poses greater challenges than ever to individuals’ data rights. Whether it is promoting elevated data practices, or protecting our children online, the Bailiwick relies on an effective, properly resourced regulator”, said Bailiwick Data Protection Commissioner Brent Homan.  

“Fees have been adjusted in line with inflation, allowing us to continue serving the community to the best of our ability.  Included in our services is the development of educational resources and guidance, along with the enforcement of the law when there is an increasing number of complaints and breaches.” 

For more information about the registration process, visit Registration page or read Registration FAQs 

About the Office of the Data Protection Authority 
 
The ODPA is the operational body that carries out the regulatory functions of The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 delegated by The Data Protection Authority. These include recording data breaches, investigating complaints, running education programmes and examining proposed legislation and how it may affect individual privacy. The ODPA strives to empower individuals to exercise their rights as well as to support organisations to meet their compliance requirements and take action where they fall short.