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How Long Must a UK Business Keep Data?
Every new customer seems to ask how long you keep their data, and most business owners have no answer. This guide gives you the statutory periods, the extra rules if you are regulated, the one-sentence test for everything else, and how Google Vault deletes data on schedule for you.
Is the ICO Data Protection Fee Legitimate? (And Do I Really Need to Pay It?)
That letter about the ICO Data Protection Fee is real, and most UK businesses are legally required to pay it. Use the ICO's 60-second self-assessment to check whether you are liable, see what each tier costs, and set up a Direct Debit so you never risk a fine of up to £4,000.