Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA)

The ODPA is the operational body that carries out the regulatory functions of The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 delegated by the Data Protection Authority. These include recording data breaches, investigating complaints, running education programmes and examining proposed legislation and how it may affect individual privacy. The ODPA strives to empower individuals to exercise their rights as well as to support organisations to meet their compliance requirements and take action where they fall short.]

We provide the following free of charge to all organisations:

- Advice – contact us by phone anonymously, or in-person
- Fortnightly drop-in sessions – ask us anything (for organisations only)
- 'Study visits' - explore a specific topic or issue in detail with us (application-only)
- Official Guidance – read our in-depth documents detailing specific areas
- Resources – a range of practical checklists, self-assessments, templates, leaflets etc.
- Podcasts – listen in to informative, entertaining and inspiring insights
- Events – join our events programme to help effect positive cultural change
- Newsletter – sign up to receive just 1 email /month
- LinkedIn – follow us for regular updates

Details of all the above can be found at: https://odpa.gg/advice-guidance/