Certification schemes
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Due to the Data (Use and Access) Act coming into law on 19 June 2025, this guidance is under review and may be subject to change. The Plans for new and updated guidance page will tell you about which guidance will be updated and when this will happen.
Certification can help demonstrate data protection in a practical way to businesses, individuals and regulators. The page lists all our guidance and resources about certification schemes for businesses in the public, private and third sector.
Brief guidance
Certification schemes: A guide
The purpose of a certification scheme, who is responsible for them, what should the criteria contain, the benefits of applying and the practical implications.
Detailed guidance
Certification schemes: detailed guidance
How to apply for a scheme, how to become a certification body, how to develop a scheme and how to submit a scheme.