UK GDPR Article 27 Representative Services
Mandatory compliance for EU, US, and Non UK Organisations Processing UK DataYour trusted, legal point of contact within the United Kingdom
Calculate Your Article 27 Compliance Costs
Stop guessing. Use our instant calculator to see if you need UK representation and get a transparent fee structure based on your data volume. No hidden retainer fees.
Instant UK Article 27 Quote. No Hidden Retainers
Stop guessing your compliance costs. unlike traditional law firms that bill by the hour, Formiti offers a transparent Fixed Annual Fee based on your data processing volume.
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Instant Assessment
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Transparent Tiered Pricing
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Immediate Certificate Generation Instruction: Use the calculator to see your tailored rate
Once submitted you will receive an instant email with your quote. If the price meets your expectations we can provide a fully costed proposal and 24 hour onboarding. No hidden extras or restrictions.
Why Choose Formiti Over a Traditional Law Firm?
Most Article 27 appointments fail because they rely on a single UK lawyer. We back your compliance with three dedicated teams—Legal, Privacy, and Operations—for less than the cost of a standard retainer.
Feature |
Formiti (Three-Team Support) |
Traditional Law Firm |
| Team Structure |
3 Specialized Teams (Legal, Cyber & Admin Experts) |
Single Point of Failure |
| Cost Structure |
Fixed Annual Fee (Includes all standard queries) |
Hourly Billing (Every email costs money) |
| Liability Coverage |
24/7 Rapid Response (Tech-led data breach triage) |
Business Hours Only (Slow manual response) |
| Incident Response |
24/7 Rapid Response (Tech-led data breach triage) |
Business Hours Only (Slow manual response) |
| Onboarding Speed |
Instant Digital Appointment (Certificate 24 Hours |
Manual Paperwork (Days or weeks to finalize |
The Formiti Difference
Beyond Legal Advice
- (The Structure) Unlike law firms that strictly offer legal interpretation, our Three-Team Model provides comprehensive, full-spectrum coverage. We do not rely on a single point of contact; instead, we deploy three specialized units: a Legal Team to handle regulatory nuance and Authority correspondence, a Privacy Team to manage technical triage and breach reporting, and an Operations Team to facilitate Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) through our secure platform.
- (The Operational Impact) This integrated structure fills the critical void left by traditional representation. While a law firm can interpret the regulation, they rarely possess the technical capability to assess a live data breach or the administrative capacity to process sudden spikes in consumer requests. By unifying legal counsel with cyber triage and administrative support, Formiti ensures that when an incident occurs, you have a complete, cohesive response mechanism in place—preventing small compliance gaps from escalating into costly regulatory fines.
Common Questions About UK GDPR Representation
Q1: What exactly is a UK GDPR Article 27 Representative?
An Article 27 Representative is a legal individual or entity physically located within the United Kingdom, designated to act as the point of contact for UK Information Commisioners Office (ICO) and data subjects. Unlike a Data Protection Officer (DPO), the Representative acts on behalf of the non-UK organisation, ensuring you have a mandated “foot on the ground” to receive legal notices and regulatory inquiries.
Q2: Does my company actually need an UK Representative?
If your company is based outside the United Kingdom (including the European Union, USA, or Switzerland) and you offer goods or services to individuals in the UK, or monitor their behavior (e.g., using tracking cookies), Article 27 is mandatory.
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Exemption: You may be exempt only if your processing is occasional, does not include large-scale sensitive data, and poses low risk to individuals.
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Use the calculator above to verify your status instantly.
Q3: What is the difference between a DPO and a UK Article 27 Representative?
This is a common confusion. A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is an independent advisor (internal or external) who monitors compliance strategy. An Article 27 Representative is an external agent mandated to receive communication from authorities. Most non-UK Organisations need both if they are processing large volumes of data, but the Article 27 Representative is specifically required because you do not have a physical UK office.
Q4: Can I appoint a representative in the EU for the UK
No. Since Brexit, the UK is is no longer a EU member state.
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To comply with UK GDPR, your representative must be in an United Kingdom
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To comply with EU GDPR, you need a separate EU GDPR Representative. Formiti can provide dual representation (both UK and EU) under a single dashboard.
Q5: Why shouldn't I just appoint a UK Lawyer?
Lawyers are expensive and typically bill by the hour. UK Article 27 representation is largely a passive “insurance” role until an incident occurs. Paying a lawyer’s retainer for a passive role is inefficient. Furthermore, lawyers often lack the technical cybersecurity capabilities to triage a data breach, whereas Formiti provides Legal, Cyber, and Operational support for a single fixed fee.
The 4-Step Process
Step 1: Calculate
Use the tool above to estimate your fee based on your data volume.
Step 2: Request
Submit your details in the form below to generate your UK GDPR Representative official proposal.
Step 3: Approve
Review and sign your UK Article 27 mandate electronically.
Step 4: Rapid Activation
Our Formiti Rapid Onboarding™ activates your representation within 24 hours.
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