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Ensure personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject.

Collect data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further process in a manner incompatible with those purposes.

Ensure processing is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes.

Keep personal data accurate and, where necessary, up to date. Take reasonable steps to erase or rectify inaccurate data without delay.

Keep data in a form which permits identification for no longer than necessary for the processing purposes.

Process data in a manner that ensures appropriate security, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and accidental loss.

Be responsible for and able to demonstrate compliance with all data protection principles.

Maintain comprehensive records of all processing activities including purposes, categories of data subjects, recipients, and retention schedules.

Document your organisation's name, contact details, and DPO information (if applicable).

Clearly document the purposes of each processing activity.

Document categories of data subjects and categories of personal data processed.

Maintain records of categories of recipients to whom personal data has been or will be disclosed.

Document any transfers to third countries and the safeguards in place.

Document envisaged time limits for erasure of different categories of data.

Provide a general description of technical and organisational security measures.

Conduct DPIAs for processing likely to result in high risk to individuals' rights and freedoms.

Report personal data breaches to ICO within 72 hours when likely to result in risk to rights and freedoms.

Inform affected individuals without undue delay when breach likely results in high risk.

Document all personal data breaches regardless of whether notification is required.

Identify and document lawful basis for each processing activity before processing begins.

Implement systems to obtain, record, and manage consent when used as lawful basis.

Establish procedures to respond to subject access requests within one month.

Implement processes for all data subject rights including rectification, erasure, and objection.

Ensure written contracts are in place with all data processors containing mandatory clauses.

Implement appropriate technical and organisational measures at the time of determining means of processing.

Maintain up-to-date data protection policies, privacy notices, and internal procedures.

Keep evidence of data protection training for all staff members.

Maintain comprehensive logs of all data breaches and security incidents.

Document all subject access requests, responses, and timelines.

Maintain clear records of who consented, when, how, and what they were told.

Keep copies of all contracts with processors and data sharing agreements.

Document technical and organisational security measures in detail.

Track and document key performance indicators for data protection activities.

Maintain all completed Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Understand violations subject to £8.7 million or 2% of worldwide turnover (whichever is higher).

Understand violations subject to £17.5 million or 4% of worldwide turnover (whichever is higher).

Understand factors ICO considers: cooperation, previous infringements, actions to mitigate damage, etc.

Recognize that violations of basic principles (Article 5) fall under highest penalty tier.