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Why certify with Protect Plus?
Protect Plus Universal is a modified version of the control set approved by the ICO in the LOCS:23 standard from the same author/scheme owner.
Same controls - simpler audit process.
The core compliance controls remain and others varied to be more relevant to SMEs.
The first step is to review the Protect Plus standard and define the processing activities within scope of the certification. This can be all or part of the function of the organisation and can include any use of AI solutions/services.
The organisation then completes a self-assessment questionnaire called a Compliance Statement . Organisations answer a series of questions that confirm compliance with the ICO approved core controls and additional optional controls if appropriate.
The core areas covered are:
8.1 - Organisation and File Governance
8.2 - Client Rights
8.3 - Operational Privacy
8.4 - Third Party Suppliers & Data Sharing
8.5 - Review & Maintain (optional)
8.6 - AI Governance (optional)
The Compliance Statement must be signed-off by either an official Protect Plus Partner or a senior representative of the applicant and the answers are then reviewed by the 224 Certification Team.

now includes optional AI Governance module
How does it work?
Who can certify?

Data Controllers

Data Processors
How do I certify?
1 DOWNLOAD
Get the Protect Plus Standard and Compliance Statement form free of charge from a Protect Plus Partner
2 SCOPE
Define the scope of certification
3 ASSESS
Carry out a gap analysis against the standard
Use a Protect Plus Partner to help complete the Compliance Statement and verify you are ready for certification (No certification fee)
OR
DIY
4 SUBMIT
Upload the completed Compliance Statement Form HERE
5 CERTIFY
Submission verified by the LOCS:23 authors.
Certification fee applies
Start
Getting Started
Request the free Protect Plus standard and Compliance Statement from an official Protect Plus Partner
Submit Application
When you have completed the Compliance Statement you can upload it here.
If submitted directly by applicant an invoice will be sent prior to validation for certification.
If submitted by an official Protect Plus Partner there is no extra charge and validation will take place within 72 hours.
CERTIFICATION PRICES
Small Firm - £1000
Medium Firm - £1500
Large Firm - £3000
Submitted by Protect Plus Partner - NO CHARGE
Submit
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