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UK GDPR & EU Article 27 Representation

Your Statutory Bridge to the UK & European Markets

Independent Article 27 representation for international organisations requiring a trusted presence in the UK and EU. Emmverse supports overseas organisations in meeting their UK GDPR and EU GDPR obligations through professional, responsive, and defensible representation services.

Did you know? Failure to appoint an Article 27 Representative when required can expose your organisation to regulatory penalties of up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover under the GDPR enforcement framework.

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Qualifying Criteria

You may require an Article 27 Representative if your organisation:

Offers goods or services to individuals in the UK or EU

Monitors the behaviour of individuals in these regions

Processes personal data without a UK or EU establishment

Not sure if you qualify? We provide a no-charge initial assessment — contact us to confirm your position.

2
Jurisdictions Covered
72hrs
Typical Onboarding
100%
GDPR Compliant
IAPP
Certified Professionals
Professional regulatory documentation

When it surfaces. Failure to appoint a representative is frequently identified during regulatory reviews, investor due diligence, and procurement negotiations. It is a statutory obligation with real enforcement consequences — not an administrative formality.

The Representation Framework

Professional Regulatory Representation Across the UK & European Union

Emmverse acts as your designated Article 27 Representative, providing a reliable regulatory presence for supervisory authorities and data subjects where your organisation does not maintain a local establishment.

Regulatory Contact Management

Acting as your designated point of contact for supervisory authorities and data subjects, including the UK ICO and relevant EU data protection authorities.

Representation & Documentation Support

Supporting the maintenance and accessibility of regulatory documentation, including Records of Processing Activities where required.

Regulatory Correspondence Handling

Managing formal regulatory communications, enquiries, complaints, and data subject correspondence with professionalism and discretion.

Why Emmverse

More Than a Mailbox Service

Many providers offer little more than a postal forwarding address. Emmverse provides active governance support, regulatory expertise, and genuine local presence, ensuring your representation is not only compliant, but defensible under scrutiny.

Professional governance expert

Formally Appointed Legal Presence

Emmverse acts as your formally appointed Article 27 Representative, fulfilling your statutory obligations under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

Expert Regulatory Liaison

All regulatory communications are handled by qualified governance professionals who understand regulatory expectations and timescales.

Integrated Governance Support

As a full governance consultancy, Emmverse can assist with underlying compliance issues identified during regulatory enquiries.

UK & EU Coverage

Representation available for the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area, or both jurisdictions under a single engagement.

Statutory Compliance

Formally appointed under UK GDPR and EU GDPR Article 27

Fast Activation

Representation established within days of agreement

Full Consultancy

Access broader governance support beyond representation

Genuine Local Presence

Real regulatory expertise, not a postal forwarding service

Pricing

Clear, Professional Pricing.

Straightforward annual pricing for UK GDPR and EU GDPR Article 27 representation services.

UK GDPR Representation

United Kingdom

From
$1,200
per year

For organisations operating outside the United Kingdom that require a designated UK GDPR Article 27 Representative when engaging with individuals in the UK.

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Most Cost-Effective Option
Combined UK & EU Representation

UK & EU Together

From
$2,200
per year

Integrated representation coverage across both jurisdictions for organisations operating internationally across UK and European markets.

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EU GDPR Representation

European Union

From
$1,200
per year

For organisations operating outside the European Union that require a designated EU GDPR Article 27 Representative when engaging with individuals within the EEA.

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All fees shown are starting prices and may vary depending on organisational scope, processing activities, and regulatory complexity. Additional services are scoped separately. Taxes may apply where relevant.

What's Included

Everything in Your Representation

All services included as standard in every engagement.

Formal appointment of Emmverse as your designated Article 27 Representative under the relevant regulatory framework

Inclusion of Emmverse representative details within your privacy notice and regulatory documentation

Dedicated regulatory contact point for supervisory authorities, including the UK ICO and relevant EU data protection authorities

Coordination of data subject correspondence and rights requests

Professional handling of regulatory communications and enquiries

Support regarding the accessibility and availability of Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) documentation where required

Annual representation confirmation certificate

Optional access to wider governance and compliance advisory support where regulatory matters arise

The Process

Representation Established in Three Steps

From initial assessment to active representation, our onboarding process is designed to establish your regulatory presence efficiently and with minimal operational disruption.

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Representation Assessment

A no-obligation review to determine whether UK, EU, or combined Article 27 representation is required based on your organisation's activities and geographic reach.

02

Formal Appointment

A representation agreement is executed, formally appointing Emmverse as your designated Article 27 Representative under the relevant regulatory framework.

03

Representation Activation

Your representative details are incorporated into your privacy notice, and communication procedures are established for regulatory correspondence and data subject requests.

Representation can typically be established within a few business days following completion of onboarding.

Common Questions

Article 27 FAQs

Everything you need to know about Article 27 representation requirements for UK and EU GDPR compliance.

Legal and regulatory compliance

No. A representative acts as the local contact point for regulators and individuals in the UK or EU on behalf of a non-resident organisation. A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is an internal role responsible for overseeing compliance within the organisation. These are distinct obligations — some organisations may require both.

Not always. The requirement applies when your organisation offers goods or services to individuals in the UK or EU, or monitors their behaviour, without maintaining a local establishment. Exemptions may apply where processing is occasional, low-risk, and does not involve sensitive data at scale. Contact us for a no-charge assessment to confirm your position.

Often yes. Following Brexit, the UK GDPR and EU GDPR operate as separate regulatory regimes with different supervisory authorities. Organisations processing data in both markets will typically require both UK and EU representation. Emmverse provides both under a single engagement.

Representation can typically be established within a few business days once the service agreement and onboarding process are completed. We move efficiently so your regulatory obligations are addressed without delay.

Yes. Emmverse is a full information governance and data privacy consultancy. Clients who engage us for Article 27 representation have access to broader governance advisory support if compliance issues arise during the course of representation.

About Emmverse
Emmverse

Emmverse is a transatlantic Information Governance and Data Privacy consultancy supporting organisations navigating UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and evolving US privacy regulation.

We provide practical, commercially aware, and defensible privacy governance support for organisations operating across regulated international markets.

While not a law firm, Emmverse applies legal and regulatory understanding to operational information governance and privacy compliance services.

Legal and regulatory background applied to practical information governance
IAPP-certified privacy expertise
Specialism in UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and EU GDPR
Cross-border privacy practice supporting UK and US organisations
Article 27 representation and regulatory liaison support
Emmverse Ltd: Registered in England and Wales (Co. No. 16425235)
Emmverse Information Governance LLC: Wyoming, United States
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Request a Complimentary Representation Assessment

Tell us about your organisation and we will assess whether UK GDPR, EU GDPR, or combined Article 27 representation may be required. Initial assessments are provided without charge, and enquiries are typically responded to within one business day.

UK Enquiries
gdpr@emmverse.com
Response Time
Within one business day

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