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Guidance stages explained

Drafting – During this stage we pull together all relevant information and create a structured draft.

Public consultation/call for views (optional) – Usually we carry out a public consultation or call for views before we complete the guidance. To understand more about how and when we do this, you can read our consultation policy.

Redrafting (following consultation) – We make changes to the draft guidance to clarify issues and meet the needs of our audience.

Withdrawn – Occasionally we decide to not proceed with a guidance project. If so, we’ll mark it as withdrawn and remove it when we next update this page. If we decide to revisit an issue, we add a new entry to this page.

Published – Guidance is final and available on the website

International Transfers Part 3, Law Enforcement

To include new amendments from the DUA Act and provide further clarity, and improve the user experience.
Stage: Drafting
Public consultation: No
Final version of guidance due for publication: Winter 2025/2026

Part 3 guidance on the right of access  

Update to reflect the DUAA amendments, style guide, and align with updated UK GDPR right of access guidance. 
Stage: Drafting 
Public consultation: No 
Final version of guidance due for publication: Winter 2025/2026 

Part 3 guidance on manifestly unfounded or excessive requests 

Update to reflect the DUAA, style guide, and align with our UK GDPR guidance on this topic. 
Stage: Drafting 
Public consultation:  No 
Final version of guidance due for publication:  Winter 2025/2026