We have compiled an example Master Agreement and its associated annexes and schedules into the document attached below.
The Master Agreement comprises the core membership agreement document that defines the
- Scope of the agreement
- Agreement principles and policies
- Terms and conditions
- Operational commitments made between members
- Administration arrangements
The core agreement terms need to be signed and accepted by members.
The Master Agreement also includes three annexes
- Information Governance Steering Group terms of reference
- Joint control arrangements – Lead Controller terms of reference
- Notification and reporting arrangements applying to all members of the agreement
The Master Agreement also includes:
Schedule A – Risk Sharing and Indemnity Arrangements (where a signature is also required)
Schedule B – Qualifying Standard (where a signed statement confirming the prospective members compliance with the Qualifying Standard is required)
This agreement has been reviewed by Solicitors and by King's Counsel and in their opinions it is both lawful and fit for its purpose. Summaries of their opinions can be found at the Legal Opinion Summaries page.
A list of the various classes of organisation is presented in the Classes of Organisation page.
Some supporting documents are presented below.
Current Master Agreement for the period 1st April 2022 to 30th April 2028
Note, both versions of the agreement documents are active during the transition. No material changes other than the effective dates have been made between the documents.
Below you will also find details of the Regional ISA membership.
See also:
Records of Processing - All processing and sharing arrangements