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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?
Yes
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).’