Registering with ICO
As mentioned, ICO are the governing body for data protection, and private landlords need to be registered with them as they are involved in protecting data.

There is a charge for registering which is dependent on your business size and turnover.

Has anyone registered?

Hi. I have found the new requirements quite easy to understand and implement. The prospective tenant has to give you a code which when applied together with their birth date brings up a photo for you to identify them by and whether they have a right to rent in the UK.