How to Apply

1. Read the Assessment Criteria and be confident that you have implemented and tested any required changes to your information security practices and procedures.

2. Make sure you read and understand the application Terms and Conditions

3. Print out and complete the Application Form

4. Put the completed application form together with a cheque for the initial application fee of £199.75 (£170 + VAT) made payable to 'The Direct Marketing Association (UK) Ltd' and post to:

DataSeal
Compliance Team
DMA (UK) Ltd
70 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8SS

If you do not wish to pay by cheque, please contact the DMA Compliance team who can arrange an alternative method of payment.

Please note: If your organisation has already achieved ISO 27001 certification through a UKAS-approved certification body, then you will be eligible for automatic DataSeal certification. Please also enclose a copy of your current ISO 27001 certificate with your application form.

Once step 4 has been completed, the path to DataSeal certification begins. When the DMA Compliance team has received your application document(s), you will be issued with a post payment invoice.

Your application will then be passed to BSi who will make the necessary arrangements with your designated representative to appoint an independent, approved auditor to undertake an audit of your information security arrangements. BSi will provide you with an audit quotation based on the current charge out rate of £930 per day and will invoice you directly for this cost. If you have any queries relating to the BSi audit process please contact Andy Wilson, BSi Business Development Manager, at andy.wilson@bsigroup.com or on 07799343299.

Please note: the DMA will only accept applications from DMA members.