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?

Yes

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5. Are you satisfied that sharing the personal data with the law enforcement authority would be necessary for their law enforcement purposes?

No

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Ask the law enforcement authority for further information

If it is not clear whether sharing the personal data with the law enforcement authority would be necessary for their law enforcement purposes, then you need to ask them for further information. For example, you could ask them to explain why the personal data is important and what impact it would have if you didn’t share it with them.

You should not make a decision about sharing personal data with a law enforcement authority until you are satisfied that sharing the personal data is necessary for this purpose.