Data Policy
Title: NotaryPublic.co.uk
Notice of Use of Publicly Available Information
Prior to publishing data we undertook both a Data Protection Impact Assessment and a Legitimate Interest Assessment.
Effective from: 17th October 2025,
1. Purpose of this notice
This notice explains how www.notarypublic.co.uk (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses information that is already publicly available to create and maintain business listings on our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What data we use
We may collect and display the following categories of information that are already in the public domain:
- Business name, trading name, or company name
- Business address and postcode
- Public contact details
- Business descriptions, opening hours, or other factual information made publicly available by the business
We do not intentionally collect or display private, sensitive, or non-public personal data.
Our data sources are: the register of notaries published by the Faculty Office, which is available to view and to download for both other businesses and members of the public; Google and other similar search engines; online data aggregators; other online directories; and publicly accessible websites.
3. Lawful basis for processing
Our lawful basis for processing this information is Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR): to operate a notary directory that makes publicly available information about notary practices easier for the public to find and verify.
We have assessed that this use does not override the rights or freedoms of the data subjects, as the data is already publicly accessible and limited to professional or business context information.
4. Your rights
Under the UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:
- Access their personal data;
- Request correction or deletion;
- Object to our processing under legitimate interests;
- Restrict processing or lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Guildhall Buildings, Navigation Street, Birmingham, B2 4BT
6. How to object or request removal
If you believe your personal information has been included in our listings in error or you wish to have it removed, please email enquiries@fatchett.co.uk providing the details. We will acknowledge your request and remove or amend the data within 24 hours where appropriate.
7. Data retention and updates
We periodically review and update listings to ensure accuracy.
8. Contact details
Data Controller: Fatchett & Co Notaries Limited (ICO – ZB442073)
Email: enquiries@fatchett.co.uk
Address: Guildhall Buildings, Navigation Street, Birmingham, B2 4BT