Selling to UK individuals or targeting and monitoring UK users without a UK entity triggers an Article 27 obligation. Agora acts as your UK GDPR representative, mitigating risk, managing local obligations, and turning compliance into a competitive edge.
Companies with no entity, branch, or other establishment in the UK must appoint a UK Representative under Article 27 (UK GDPR) if they:
Brexit note: When the UK left the EU, the EU GDPR was “retained” and adapted into UK GDPR (alongside the Data Protection Act 2018). This created a parallel obligation: if you target both the EU and the UK without a local establishment in either, you need both an EU Representative and a UK Representative.
About the UK GDPR
In force since 2021 as the UK’s post-Brexit framework, the UK GDPR closely mirrors the EU GDPR and remains a global benchmark for data protection. Its extra-territorial scope means it also applies to organisations outside the UK that target the UK market or monitor UK data subjects. In addition to general compliance duties, such organisations must appoint a UK Representative to act as the point of contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and for data subjects, and include the representative’s details in their privacy notice.
A few UK-specific practicals:
As your first-line contact for customers and regulators, we handle data requests seamlessly through whatever channel they prefer.
As your appointed representative, we act as your frontline for GDPR issues, representing you to all UK stakeholders and liaising with supervisory authorities, data subjects, and business customers.
We serve as your trusted liaison to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), ensuring secure, professional communications. Our expert team handles critical matters like regulatory investigations and data-breach notifications, so support is there when you need it most.
Agora acts as your designated point of contact for data subjects: receiving, verifying, and triaging requests, routing them to your team, and ensuring timely, compliant handling from intake through resolution. We track statutory deadlines and escalate early to keep every request on track.
GDPR readiness is a strategic asset, not just a legal checkbox. When you can show privacy-by-design, documented controls, and responsive processes, stakeholders see a company that takes data seriously. That perception translates into stronger brand reputation and greater customer loyalty.
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Stay aligned with EU laws and avoid fines for non-compliance.
Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to 4% of your global annual turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher.
Demonstrate to customers and partners that you take data protection seriously. Non-compliance can also damage your reputation and result in the loss of clients and partners.
Legally operate in one of the world's largest markets while we handle regulatory complexity and communication with authorities. Focus on growing your business with complete peace of mind.
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To get started, simply sign up and sign the Letter of Appointment (LoA). This mandates us as your representative (EU/UK/CH) so we can lawfully act as the contact point for authorities and individuals. We will then send you the representative details to add to your website’s privacy policy, including our name and the local postal address (EU/UK/CH as applicable). From there, we provide ongoing compliance cover—serving as your first line for supervisory authorities and data subjects.
Agora is your all-in-one partner for global privacy representative services, giving you complete coverage so you can focus on your core business — with the confidence that your company is fully compliant with data protection regulations. We operate in the European Union, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
Target the EU market with confidence through Agora’s EU GDPR Representative services. By ensuring full compliance with Article 27 of the EU GDPR, we help your business meet its legal obligations, reduce regulatory risks, and build stronger trust with your customers and partners.
Processing personal data in Switzerland without a local entity? The revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) was updated in 2023 to align with the EU’s GDPR, making it mandatory to appoint a representative. Strengthen compliance, increase transparency, and build trust by appointing Agora as your Swiss representative.
Failing to appoint a GDPR or FADP representative when required is not a minor oversight — it is a direct breach of the law. Regulators in the EU, UK, and Switzerland are directed to impose substantial fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, launch formal investigations, and even restrict your ability to do business in these markets.
Non-compliance also exposes your company to costly disputes with data subjects and the reputational damage that comes with being seen as untrustworthy on privacy.
Appointing a representative is a legal obligation under Article 27 of the EU and UK GDPR, as well as the Swiss FADP. Authorities are increasingly cracking down on foreign companies that process local data without meeting this requirement. By ignoring it, you risk not only severe financial penalties but also loss of customer confidence and barriers to market access.
With Agora as your representative, you can protect your business from these risks, demonstrate accountability, and operate with peace of mind across Europe.
From handling data-subject requests to managing authority inquiries, we take on the front line so your team can focus on growth. We deliver insightful advice, measurable response times and get rid of compliance headaches for our clients.
“Selling online across the EU, UK, and Switzerland from abroad, I needed local data protection representation everywhere. Your team had all three reps live within days and gave me clear, practical advice tailored to a DTC food brand—what actually applies, how to handle DSARs, cookie language, and what buyers look for in due-diligence. The best part was the plug-and-play privacy-policy text with the EU/UK/CH representative details—we pasted it in and were done in minutes. Now any data-subject or regulator message routes to you with time-stamped responses, and we’ve sped through retailer onboarding.”
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Prighter EU Rep GmbH
9 Clare Street,
Dublin 2 D02 HH30,
Ireland
Prighter EU Rep GmbH
9 Clare Street,
Dublin 2 D02 HH30,
Ireland