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Due to the Data (Use and Access) Act coming into law on 19 June 2025, this guidance is under review and may be subject to change. The Plans for new and updated guidance page will tell you about which guidance will be updated and when this will happen.
Stage one - Can I share personal data with a law enforcement authority?
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1. Has a law enforcement authority asked you to share personal data with them?
Yes
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2. Are you a law enforcement authority?
No
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3. Has the law enforcement authority clearly explained what personal data they want you to share with them and why they need it?
No
Ask the law enforcement authority for further information
If the law enforcement authority has not clearly explained what personal data they are asking you to share and why they need it, then you need to ask them to explain this. It is the law enforcement authority’s responsibility to ensure they are clear about what data they need from you and the reasons why they need it.
You should not make a decision about whether to share personal data with a law enforcement authority until you fully understand the situation.