The ICO exists to empower you through information.

Stage one - Can I share personal data with a law enforcement authority?

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?

Yes

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4. Has the law enforcement authority asked you to share personal data with them for law enforcement purposes?

Data protection legislation defines the law enforcement purposes as ‘the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences, or the execution of criminal penalties (which includes the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security).’