The Hub is Registered with the Information
Commissioners' Organisation (ICO)
​​​Childminders who store any digital data about the families they care for must be registered with the ICO. As a predominantly online business, it is also a requirement that the Friendly Childminders' Hub is registered too!
Why is ICO registration important for the Hub?
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It proves the Hub follow UK data protection law - Being registered means the Hub meets the legal standards for handling personal data safely and responsibly.
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It shows the Hub is accountable - Members can trust that the founder is not just saying members' information is protected because the Hub is officially recognised for doing so.​
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It keeps your data safer ICO - registered organisations must have proper systems in place to store, use, and share information.
Mighty Networks supplies the technology that powers the Hub. They are responsible for:
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Keeping their platform secure They maintain servers, encryption, login systems, and technical safeguards.​
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Protecting data stored on their system They ensure the platform meets international privacy standards, including GDPR requirements for UK users.​
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Providing their own privacy policy This explains how they handle data such as account details, cookies, and analytics.
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They are a US‑based company, so they follow US law plus GDPR‑aligned practices for international users. They are not required to register with the UK ICO.
