Do I need to register as a data controller with the ICO?

Most businesses that process personal data must pay the ICO's data protection fee unless exempt. There isn't a separate registration process; paying the fee puts you on the public register.

By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026

The details

Use the ICO's online self-assessment to check.

What to do next

Official sources

Data protection fee (ICO)

Checked September 2026. Rules change, so always check the latest official guidance.

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