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A small charity processes limited personal data and is unsure whether it must notify the Information Commissioner. Its manager decides not to notify and later, after ignoring reminders, continues to process personal data. Which statement best reflects the manager's legal position under the Data Protection Act 1998?

A Failure to notify when required is a strict liability offence, carrying a maximum £5,000 penalty in the Magistrates Court
B Notification is optional for charities, so no offence can arise regardless of the level of processing
C The charity can only be prosecuted if it profited from the processing
D The manager is exempt because he received reminders but was genuinely unaware of the obligation

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