GDPR Article 27 UK Representative
A UK-based point of contact that allows organisations outside the UK to meet their Article 27 UK GDPR representative obligations without setting up a local entity.
Who we are
GDPRLocal is a data protection consultancy that supports organisations of every size, across every industry and region, in meeting their data protection obligations under UK GDPR and international equivalents. As required by Article 27 of the GDPR we act as the appointed UK representative for controllers and processors based outside the United Kingdom, giving overseas organisations a compliant, professionally managed presence in the UK without the cost or complexity of establishing their own local office. Our representative teams are experienced in regulatory liaison with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and understand the practical realities facing non-UK businesses handling the personal data of UK residents.
What we do
As your appointed UK representative under Article 27 of the UK GDPR, we act as the formal contact point for the ICO and for UK data subjects on matters relating to your in-scope processing activities, receiving and forwarding communications, correspondence and enquiries to your organisation without undue delay. We hold a copy of your Article 30 Records of Processing Activities and make it available to the ICO on request and provide general guidance on UK regulatory expectations relevant to the representative function. As an additional service we can support your team in responding to regulator enquiries and investigations. The role is a designated statutory service, not a general advisory one: our representatives keep your organisation informed of developments that affect your Article 27 obligations while leaving all substantive compliance decisions with you.
How it works
Getting set up is straightforward: once you activate the service, GDPRLocal is designated as your UK representative with effect from the Service Start Date, and we provide the contact details you need to publish in your UK-facing privacy notices and register with the ICO. From that point forward, any communication from a regulator or a UK data subject relating to your processing activities is captured, logged and forwarded to your nominated contact promptly, with clear escalation routes for anything urgent or time-sensitive. Your organisation retains full responsibility for maintaining accurate processing records including updating your ROPA and for making substantive compliance decisions, while we ensure nothing from the UK regulatory or data subject side falls through the cracks.
Free access to our compliance platform
Create a free account instantly and get access to all our data protection support options.
- Access to all our services including DPO and Representative services
- Free compliance tools and information
- Free step-by-step framework guides
- Access to our expert Consultants
Need emergency help?
Received a data protection complaint, contact from a lawyer, supplier due-diligence request, or expecting a Regulator investigation? Our experts are here for you.
- Fast response
- Expert advice and support
- Experience in dealing with all matters
- Practical business-focused approach
Other services
GDPR Article 27 EU Representative
FADP Article 14 Swiss Representative
GDPR Consultancy Services
