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Parliamentary Debates
Crime and Policing Bill
96 speeches (28,955 words)
Committee stage part one
Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Lords Chamber
Home Office
Mentions:
1: Lord Clement-Jones (LD - Life peer) The Fraud Act 2006, the Computer Misuse Act 1990, the Data Protection Act 2018 and subsequent data protection - Link to Speech
2: Lord Blencathra (Con - Life peer) It also risks overlap with the Fraud Act, the Computer Misuse Act and the Data Protection Act, and lacks - Link to Speech
3: Lord Hanson of Flint (Lab - Life peer) of the Fraud Act, Sections 1 and 2 of the Computer Misuse Act 1990, and Section 170 of the Data Protection Act - Link to Speech

Crime and Policing Bill
100 speeches (26,958 words)
Committee stage part one
Monday 15th December 2025 - Lords Chamber
Home Office
Mentions:
1: None is no longer needed because of the general data protection override in section 183A of the Data Protection Act - Link to Speech

Online Safety Act 2023: Repeal
82 speeches (22,817 words)
Monday 15th December 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Mentions:
1: Lewis Atkinson (Lab - Sunderland Central) obligations—in the same way that any person would meet obligations such as those under the Data Protection Act - Link to Speech

Cammell Laird Workers’ Imprisonment: Public Inquiry
15 speeches (4,429 words)
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Justice
Mentions:
1: Jake Richards (Lab - Rother Valley) The 2010 blacklisting regulations are reinforced by powers in the Data Protection Act 2018, which protect - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Thursday 8th January 2026
Written Evidence - Ministry of Defence
ADBRS0030 - Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes

Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes - Defence Committee

Found: Data Protection Advisor(s) to ensure that the processing of personal data complies with Data Protection Act

Thursday 18th December 2025
Written Evidence - Northumbria University, Northumbria University, and Northumbria University
RAI0020 - Human Rights and the Regulation of AI

Human Rights and the Regulation of AI - Human Rights (Joint Committee)

Found: Although the UK has the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Data Protection Act, the UK does not have specific



Written Answers
Passports: Photographs
Asked by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Tuesday 6th January 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether passport photographs are being enrolled into biometric databases accessible for live facial recognition searches; and what assessment she has made of the privacy implications of this policy.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Passport photographs are not being enrolled into biometric databases accessible for live facial recognition searches. However, His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) may conduct retrospective facial recognition searches against the passport database, on behalf of police forces, in relation to serious cases e.g. sexual offences, violent offences, serious and organised crime, or those that are of a national security interest. Guidance on this practice, and an Equality Impact Assessment has been published on the GOV.UK site.

When deploying facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition. Forces also need to comply with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, which is supplemented by published policing policies.

On 4 December the Government launched a consultation on law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. We are consulting on a new legal framework to create consistent, durable rules and appropriate safeguards for biometrics and facial recognition. This framework will aim to strike the right balance between public protection and privacy.

Biometrics: Civil Liberties
Asked by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Tuesday 6th January 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of live facial recognition surveillance on the rights to privacy, freedom of assembly, and freedom of expression.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Passport photographs are not being enrolled into biometric databases accessible for live facial recognition searches. However, His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) may conduct retrospective facial recognition searches against the passport database, on behalf of police forces, in relation to serious cases e.g. sexual offences, violent offences, serious and organised crime, or those that are of a national security interest. Guidance on this practice, and an Equality Impact Assessment has been published on the GOV.UK site.

When deploying facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition. Forces also need to comply with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, which is supplemented by published policing policies.

On 4 December the Government launched a consultation on law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. We are consulting on a new legal framework to create consistent, durable rules and appropriate safeguards for biometrics and facial recognition. This framework will aim to strike the right balance between public protection and privacy.

Cabinet Office: Revenue and Customs
Asked by: Mike Wood (Conservative - Kingswinford and South Staffordshire)
Monday 5th January 2026

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding between HMRC and the Cabinet Office has been updated since the introduction of the Data Protection Act 2018; and on what basis data transfers for honours probity checks continues.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office

As noted in our answer to PQ 92590, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cabinet Office and HMRC was last updated in 2023. The Memorandum of Understanding, which is published in full on gov.uk, sets out the legal and lawful basis by which data is transferred.

The 2023 Memorandum of Understanding is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sharing-hmrc-information-to-assist-honours-committees-recommendations/memorandum-of-understanding-accessing-hmrc-information-to-assist-honours-committees-in-making-recommendations-about-awarding-honours-to-individ

Police: Biometrics
Asked by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Monday 5th January 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on what statutory basis live facial recognition technology is deployed by police forces in England and Wales; and whether her Department plans to introduce primary legislation before any expansion of its use.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

There is an established basis for the police to use live facial recognition technology. When deploying facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition. Forces also need to comply with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, which is supplemented by published policing policies.

On 4 December the Government launched a consultation on law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. Although there is a legal basis for police use of facial recognition, the current legal framework is complicated, inflexible and difficult to understand, which in turn limits the extent to which facial recognition and similar technologies can be confidently used.

That is why the government is consulting on a new legal framework to inform potential legislation.

Biometrics: Parliamentary Scrutiny
Asked by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Monday 5th January 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to allow for Parliamentary scrutiny of proposals to expand the use of live facial recognition technology.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

There is an established basis for the police to use live facial recognition technology. When deploying facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition. Forces also need to comply with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, which is supplemented by published policing policies.

On 4 December the Government launched a consultation on law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. Although there is a legal basis for police use of facial recognition, the current legal framework is complicated, inflexible and difficult to understand, which in turn limits the extent to which facial recognition and similar technologies can be confidently used.

That is why the government is consulting on a new legal framework to inform potential legislation.

Biometrics
Asked by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Monday 5th January 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to prevent the expansion of live facial recognition technology beyond counter-terrorism and serious crime into routine policing, retail monitoring, or crowd surveillance.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Live facial recognition technology, which involves processing live video footage of people passing a camera, is used in England and Wales to help locate people who are wanted by the police, in public spaces. The College of Policing has produced national guidance in the form of an Authorised Professional Practice (APP), setting out when the police can use live facial recognition and the categories of people they can look for. These include individuals wanted by the police or the courts, suspects, missing or vulnerable people, or those posing a risk of harm to themselves or others. In each case, inclusion on a watchlist must be justified and authorised, and must pass the tests of necessity, proportionality and use for a policing purpose.

On 4 December the Government launched a consultation on establishing a new legal framework which focuses on the use of facial recognition and similar technologies by law enforcement organisations, for a law enforcement purpose.

The consultation seeks views on whether seriousness of harm should be a factor to decide how and when law enforcement organisations can acquire, retain, and use biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technology. The consultation also asks for views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing ‘seriousness’ of harm and for which purposes should law enforcement organisations be allowed to use these technologies.

The consultation also explains that the new legal framework will apply to law enforcement organisations. This would include all police forces in England and Wales, and national and specialist law enforcement agencies like the British Transport Police and National Crime Agency and for law enforcement activity by other public bodies such as the Environment Agency, HMRC or Border Force.

We are aware that facial recognition and similar technologies are used more broadly across the public and private sectors. For example, we know that nightclubs use it to help identify barred patrons. Where that is the case they must comply with all relevant existing legislation including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 and guidance, with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as the principal regulator.

Through the consultation we will therefore also consider whether public and private sector organisations ought to have due regard to the new legal framework and especially to any best practice established as a result.

Biometrics
Asked by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Monday 5th January 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to expand the use of live facial recognition technology for non-criminal matters.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

Live facial recognition technology, which involves processing live video footage of people passing a camera, is used in England and Wales to help locate people who are wanted by the police, in public spaces. The College of Policing has produced national guidance in the form of an Authorised Professional Practice (APP), setting out when the police can use live facial recognition and the categories of people they can look for. These include individuals wanted by the police or the courts, suspects, missing or vulnerable people, or those posing a risk of harm to themselves or others. In each case, inclusion on a watchlist must be justified and authorised, and must pass the tests of necessity, proportionality and use for a policing purpose.

On 4 December the Government launched a consultation on establishing a new legal framework which focuses on the use of facial recognition and similar technologies by law enforcement organisations, for a law enforcement purpose.

The consultation seeks views on whether seriousness of harm should be a factor to decide how and when law enforcement organisations can acquire, retain, and use biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technology. The consultation also asks for views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing ‘seriousness’ of harm and for which purposes should law enforcement organisations be allowed to use these technologies.

The consultation also explains that the new legal framework will apply to law enforcement organisations. This would include all police forces in England and Wales, and national and specialist law enforcement agencies like the British Transport Police and National Crime Agency and for law enforcement activity by other public bodies such as the Environment Agency, HMRC or Border Force.

We are aware that facial recognition and similar technologies are used more broadly across the public and private sectors. For example, we know that nightclubs use it to help identify barred patrons. Where that is the case they must comply with all relevant existing legislation including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 and guidance, with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as the principal regulator.

Through the consultation we will therefore also consider whether public and private sector organisations ought to have due regard to the new legal framework and especially to any best practice established as a result.

Housing: Harassment
Asked by: Suella Braverman (Conservative - Fareham and Waterlooville)
Friday 2nd January 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department will review the classification of neighbour harassment involving intrusive CCTV surveillance.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The police have a range of powers to deal with any behaviour that causes harassment, alarm or distress to others. The Government fully supports the police in their use of these powers to maintain public order and keep communities safe.

Individuals that use CCTV to film outside their property boundary have to comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidance which details the obligations the CCTV user will need to comply with: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/home-cctv-systems/.

Where there is sufficient evidence of harassment or stalking from a domestic camera system, this may lead to prosecution for a criminal offence of harassment or stalking under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. In addition to the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, another potential remedy in civil law is the tort of private nuisance, which is a common law tort that relates to a person’s private rights in relation to land.

Google: Contracts
Asked by: Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Monday 29th December 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure robust governance, safety evaluation and transparency in their announced partnership with Google DeepMind, including the planned automated science laboratory and access to its AI models for public services.

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding between DSIT and Google DeepMind establishes a partnership for collaboration to support delivery on this government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan. This includes concrete initiatives such as priority access for UK scientists to AI tools; deepening collaboration with the AI Security Institute on AI safety and security research; and support for the development of AI-ready datasets in strategically important domains such as fusion energy.

The automated lab announced alongside the MoU is an independent Google DeepMind initiative, fully funded by Google DeepMind. The UK Government is not involved in operating or funding the lab.

The partnership with Google DeepMind will support DSIT’s efforts to explore how AI can improve productivity and service delivery across government. However, any use of AI in public services will be subject to the highest standards of safety and security, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, the Government’s Data Ethics Framework, and relevant departmental assurance and security processes.

Biometrics: Children
Asked by: Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (Green Party - Life peer)
Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to restrict the circumstances in which children may be added to facial recognition watchlists.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

Facial recognition is a crucial tool that helps the police locate missing people, suspects, and those wanted by the courts.

In some cases, under the existing legal framework this includes vulnerable individuals such as missing children. When using facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition.


This sets out the categories of people who may be included on a watchlist. These include individuals wanted by the police or the courts, suspects, missing or vulnerable people, or those posing a risk of harm to themselves or others. In each case, inclusion on a watchlist must be justified and authorised, and must pass the tests of necessity, proportionality and use for a policing purpose.

On 4th December the Government launched a consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. During the consultation we want to hear views on when and how biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies should be used, and what safeguards and oversight are needed.

Biometrics: Children
Asked by: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench - Life peer)
Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce limits on the circumstances in which police forces can add children to facial recognition watchlists.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

Facial recognition is a crucial tool that helps the police locate missing people, suspects, and those wanted by the courts.

In some cases, under the existing legal framework this includes vulnerable individuals such as missing children. When using facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition.


This sets out the categories of people who may be included on a watchlist. These include individuals wanted by the police or the courts, suspects, missing or vulnerable people, or those posing a risk of harm to themselves or others.In each case, inclusion on a watchlist must be justified and authorised, and must pass the tests of necessity, proportionality and use for a policing purpose.

On 4th December the Government launched a consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. During the consultation we want to hear views on when and how biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies should be used, and what safeguards and oversight are needed.

Police: Biometrics
Asked by: Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that any use of live facial recognition cameras by law enforcement bodies is subject to clear safeguards to protect privacy and human rights.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

When deploying facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition. Forces must also give due regard to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, which is supplemented by published policing policies.

On 4 December the Government launched a 10 week public consultation on law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies. We are consulting on a new legal framework to create consistent, durable rules and appropriate safeguards for biometrics and facial recognition. This framework will aim to strike the right balance between public protection and privacy. The consultation will close week commencing 9 Feb 2026.

Medical Records
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
Monday 22nd December 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of making patient records owned by the patient.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

Health records are not owned by patients, as the providers of care who create and maintain the records are the data controllers, although all patients have the right to access their records under the Data Protection Act 2018. Patients also have the legal right to ask for factual inaccuracies to be amended.

The general practice (GP) record can be viewed online on the NHS App, or by logging onto the National Health Service website. Individuals can alternatively contact their practice to view their record. To view a hospital record, individuals can ask the trust where they are a patient.

As part of the 10-Year Health Plan, we are developing a single patient record which will give patients greater control over their records, and act as a patient passport to seamless care. It will provide a single, secure, and authoritative account of their data by bringing together all of a patient’s medical information from different records in one place, for example GP and hospital data, and patients will be able to view the record securely on the NHS App and add their own data, for example from a wearable device.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Disciplinary Proceedings
Asked by: Neil O'Brien (Conservative - Harborough, Oadby and Wigston)
Thursday 18th December 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many disciplinary cases were concluded against civil servants in (a) her Department and (b) its agencies by (i) outcome and (ii) whether the primary allegation related to (A) performance and (B) conduct in the last twelve months.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

In the last 12 months, there have been 6 disciplinary cases that have concluded within DCMS. All related to an allegation of misconduct.

We cannot provide the outcome of closed disciplinary cases. Doing so would breach the Data Protection Act and risk identifying individual cases where the case count is five or less, as the information relates to someone other than the data subjects.

DCMS does not hold information regarding its agencies, including its arms-length and public bodies. This is because they are independent employers from the department.

Poor performance is addressed under a separate management procedure.

Police: Biometrics
Asked by: Wendy Morton (Conservative - Aldridge-Brownhills)
Wednesday 17th December 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, published on 4 December 2025, HCWS1129, what assessment her Department has made of current police practice regarding the deployment of facial recognition and related technologies; how operational consistency across police forces will be ensured under the proposed new framework; and what plans she has to strengthen oversight mechanisms, including independent scrutiny, to guarantee that law enforcement agencies use these technologies only within clearly defined legal parameters and with transparent accountability.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring the use of facial recognition and similar biometric technologies by law enforcement remains proportionate to the seriousness of the harm being addressed. The consultation launched on 4 December seeks views on whether seriousness of harm should be a factor to decide how and when law enforcement organisations can acquire, retain, and use biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technology. The consultation also asks for views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing ‘seriousness’ of harm and for which purposes should law enforcement organisations be allowed to use these technologies.

We do not intend to publish an impact assessment specifically on the potential implications for civil liberties as part of the consultation process. However, alongside the consultation we have published an equalities impact assessment which makes clear the Government’s commitment to building public trust by highlighting the specific legal frameworks that will be put in place and the statutory bodies for oversight, which will apply to everyone in England and Wales.

We recognise that to maintain public confidence we must ensure individual rights, privacy and data security are protected. We believe that the use of biometric and inferential technology should always be demonstrably ‘necessary’ and ‘proportionate’ to the objective being sought. Furthermore, a clear and consistent justification for interference with people’s rights is required. Threshold setting and decision making needs to be attributed to, and shared appropriately between, Parliament, Ministers, independent oversight bodies, and law enforcement organisations. The consultation seeks views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing interference with privacy so as to ensure the legal framework reflects the views of the public.

When using facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition.

Oversight of police practice regarding deployment of facial recognition and related technologies is currently provided by regulators and public bodies, including the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, HMICFRS, Equality and Human Rights Commission, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The courts system also plays a vital role in ensuring the law is upheld.

The Government recognises the importance of independent scrutiny to ensure operational consistency across forces under new framework. That is why the consultation explained the government’s proposal to create a single regulatory and oversight body to oversee law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies.

The Government envisage giving this body the necessary powers to provide assurance that law enforcement use of biometric technologies is legal, responsible, and necessary. These powers could include setting standards to assure scientific validity, issuing codes of practice and investigating instances where a technology has been misused, hacked or accessed without authorisation.

Police: Biometrics
Asked by: Wendy Morton (Conservative - Aldridge-Brownhills)
Wednesday 17th December 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, published on 4 December 2025, HCWS1129, what assessment she has made of the safeguards required to ensure that the use of facial recognition and similar biometric technologies by law enforcement remains proportionate to the seriousness of the harm being addressed; what steps she plans to take to ensure that the legal framework maintains public confidence in the protection of individual rights, privacy and data security; and whether she intends to publish an impact assessment on the potential implications for civil liberties as part of the consultation process.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring the use of facial recognition and similar biometric technologies by law enforcement remains proportionate to the seriousness of the harm being addressed. The consultation launched on 4 December seeks views on whether seriousness of harm should be a factor to decide how and when law enforcement organisations can acquire, retain, and use biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technology. The consultation also asks for views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing ‘seriousness’ of harm and for which purposes should law enforcement organisations be allowed to use these technologies.

We do not intend to publish an impact assessment specifically on the potential implications for civil liberties as part of the consultation process. However, alongside the consultation we have published an equalities impact assessment which makes clear the Government’s commitment to building public trust by highlighting the specific legal frameworks that will be put in place and the statutory bodies for oversight, which will apply to everyone in England and Wales.

We recognise that to maintain public confidence we must ensure individual rights, privacy and data security are protected. We believe that the use of biometric and inferential technology should always be demonstrably ‘necessary’ and ‘proportionate’ to the objective being sought. Furthermore, a clear and consistent justification for interference with people’s rights is required. Threshold setting and decision making needs to be attributed to, and shared appropriately between, Parliament, Ministers, independent oversight bodies, and law enforcement organisations. The consultation seeks views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing interference with privacy so as to ensure the legal framework reflects the views of the public.

When using facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition.

Oversight of police practice regarding deployment of facial recognition and related technologies is currently provided by regulators and public bodies, including the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, HMICFRS, Equality and Human Rights Commission, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The courts system also plays a vital role in ensuring the law is upheld.

The Government recognises the importance of independent scrutiny to ensure operational consistency across forces under new framework. That is why the consultation explained the government’s proposal to create a single regulatory and oversight body to oversee law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies.

The Government envisage giving this body the necessary powers to provide assurance that law enforcement use of biometric technologies is legal, responsible, and necessary. These powers could include setting standards to assure scientific validity, issuing codes of practice and investigating instances where a technology has been misused, hacked or accessed without authorisation.

Police: Biometrics
Asked by: Wendy Morton (Conservative - Aldridge-Brownhills)
Wednesday 17th December 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement entitled Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, published on 4 December 2025, HCWS1129, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of police practice in the deployment of facial recognition and other biometric technologies; and whether she plans to enhance oversight and independent scrutiny of that deployment.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring the use of facial recognition and similar biometric technologies by law enforcement remains proportionate to the seriousness of the harm being addressed. The consultation launched on 4 December seeks views on whether seriousness of harm should be a factor to decide how and when law enforcement organisations can acquire, retain, and use biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technology. The consultation also asks for views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing ‘seriousness’ of harm and for which purposes should law enforcement organisations be allowed to use these technologies.

We do not intend to publish an impact assessment specifically on the potential implications for civil liberties as part of the consultation process. However, alongside the consultation we have published an equalities impact assessment which makes clear the Government’s commitment to building public trust by highlighting the specific legal frameworks that will be put in place and the statutory bodies for oversight, which will apply to everyone in England and Wales.

We recognise that to maintain public confidence we must ensure individual rights, privacy and data security are protected. We believe that the use of biometric and inferential technology should always be demonstrably ‘necessary’ and ‘proportionate’ to the objective being sought. Furthermore, a clear and consistent justification for interference with people’s rights is required. Threshold setting and decision making needs to be attributed to, and shared appropriately between, Parliament, Ministers, independent oversight bodies, and law enforcement organisations. The consultation seeks views on what factors are relevant to consider when assessing interference with privacy so as to ensure the legal framework reflects the views of the public.

When using facial recognition technology, police forces must comply with existing legislation including the Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, as well as their own published policies. For live facial recognition, police forces must also follow the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Live Facial Recognition.

Oversight of police practice regarding deployment of facial recognition and related technologies is currently provided by regulators and public bodies, including the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, HMICFRS, Equality and Human Rights Commission, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The courts system also plays a vital role in ensuring the law is upheld.

The Government recognises the importance of independent scrutiny to ensure operational consistency across forces under new framework. That is why the consultation explained the government’s proposal to create a single regulatory and oversight body to oversee law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies.

The Government envisage giving this body the necessary powers to provide assurance that law enforcement use of biometric technologies is legal, responsible, and necessary. These powers could include setting standards to assure scientific validity, issuing codes of practice and investigating instances where a technology has been misused, hacked or accessed without authorisation.

Artificial Intelligence: Safety
Asked by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
Wednesday 17th December 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 9 December to Question 96093, what steps the Government is taking to safeguard individuals from non-sexually explicit deepfakes, digital impersonation, and the misuse of personal identity.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Solutions that help to determine what media is real and what is AI-generated are key to tackling a range of AI risks. The government is undertaking work to explore the potential methods for detecting AI-generated content.

The UK’s Online Safety Act has introduced duties on in scope services to tackle digital impersonation where it amounts to an existing offence, including false statements about a candidate's character or conduct ahead of or during an election.

The UK also has strong data protection laws to help tackle the misuse of personal identity, through the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. These laws require that any personal data processing is lawful, fair and transparent.

Genomics: Information Sharing
Asked by: Gavin Williamson (Conservative - Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge)
Thursday 11th December 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that UK institutions and companies comply with the GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant national security requirements when sharing genomic data internationally.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The UK has one of the most robust data protection regimes in the world, with all organisations required to comply with our legislation to safeguard UK personal data when transferring it overseas. Failure to do so can result in enforcement action.

Our data regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office, has powers to take enforcement action and issue hefty fines. Individuals who consider that their data has been misused can also take legal action.



Secondary Legislation
Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026
This Order establishes the Cumbria Combined Authority (“the Combined Authority”), provides for the election of a mayor and confers certain of the functions of local authorities and other public authorities on the Combined Authority.
Parliamentary Status - Text of Legislation - Draft affirmative
Laid: Thursday 18th December - In Force: Not stated

Found: , the Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48) and amended by paragraph 45 of Schedule 19 to the Data Protection Act

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026
This Order establishes the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (“the Combined Authority”) and provides for the election of the mayor and confers certain functions of local authorities and other public authorities on the Combined Authority.
Parliamentary Status - Text of Legislation - Draft affirmative
Laid: Thursday 18th December - In Force: Not stated

Found: , the Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48) and amended by paragraph 45 of Schedule 19 to the Data Protection Act

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025
These Regulations make amendments which are consequential on provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”). They also make related changes in relation to recordable offences.
Parliamentary Status - Text of Legislation - Made negative
Laid: Wednesday 17th December - In Force: Not stated

Found: In accordance with section 182(2) of the Data Protection Act 2018, the Secretary of State has consulted



Department Publications - Guidance
Thursday 8th January 2026
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: External escorts policy framework
Document: (PDF)

Found: individual recorded as a consequence of this framework will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 31st December 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: Short Form Terms
Document: (PDF)

Found: software or system that the Supplier is required to develop under this Contract; "DPA 2018" the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 31st December 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: Low Value Terms
Document: (PDF)

Found: h) ‘Data Protection Legislation’ means • the UK GDPR • the Data Protection Act 2018 • all applicable

Tuesday 30th December 2025
Department for Education
Source Page: Children in need census 2026 to 2027: guide
Document: (PDF)

Found: protection and data sharing 8 Legal duties under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act

Monday 29th December 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Source Page: Measuring and incentivising academic research for social impact in Southern Africa
Document: Volume 5.2: Contract section 2, standard terms and conditions (webpage)

Found: “DPA 2018” means the Data Protection Act 2018“Default” means any breach of the obligations of the Supplier

Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) data protection policy
Document: (PDF)

Found: statutory obligations relating to the management of personal data in LEDS arising from the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) data protection policy
Document: Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) data protection policy (webpage)

Found: statutory obligations relating to the management of personal data in LEDS arising from the Data Protection Act

Monday 22nd December 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Source Page: Fiscal incentives for private sector research and development investment in Kenya
Document: Volume 5.2: Contract section 2, standard terms and conditions (webpage)

Found: “DPA 2018” means the Data Protection Act 2018“Default” means any breach of the obligations of the Supplier

Monday 22nd December 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Source Page: Generating evidence from UK-supported energy pilots in Uganda to inform policy coherence, scale and investment for the energy transition
Document: Volume 5.2: Contract section 2, standard terms and conditions (webpage)

Found: “DPA 2018” means the Data Protection Act 2018“Default” means any breach of the obligations of the Supplier

Thursday 18th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) privacy notice
Document: Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) privacy notice (webpage)

Found: statutory obligations relating to the management of personal data in LEDS arising from the Data Protection Act

Thursday 18th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) privacy notice
Document: (PDF)

Found: statutory obligations relating to the management of personal data in LEDS arising from the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: Development Management Fund: privacy notice
Document: Development Management Fund: privacy notice (webpage)

Found: following is to explain your rights and give you the information you are be entitled to under the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: CCUS Humber capture project market survey
Document: (webpage)

Found: may be disclosed in accordance with UK legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Monday 15th December 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Source Page: Mapping constraints, opportunities and reforms for inclusive job creation in Kenya
Document: Volume 5.2: Contract section 2, standard terms and conditions (webpage)

Found: “DPA 2018” means the Data Protection Act 2018“Default” means any breach of the obligations of the Supplier

Monday 15th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker: technical report, Winter 2024 to Summer 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: will be processed in accordance with the MRS Code of Conduct, and in compliance with the Data Protection Act

Friday 12th December 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Source Page: Evaluating UK-Southern Africa higher education research partnerships
Document: Volume 5.2: Contract section 2, standard terms and conditions (webpage)

Found: “DPA 2018” means the Data Protection Act 2018“Default” means any breach of the obligations of the Supplier

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: Community-led Housing Research: privacy notice
Document: Community-led Housing Research: privacy notice (webpage)

Found: process data only within the limits of UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Source Page: Mental health support for British nationals in Uzbekistan
Document: Mental health support for British nationals in Uzbekistan (webpage)

Found: holds and uses data for purposes notified to the Information Commissioner under GDPR and the Data Protection Act



Department Publications - Consultations
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme
Document: (PDF)

Found: to information regimes (these are primarily the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Department for Transport
Source Page: Reviewing the law for powered mobility devices
Document: (PDF)

Found: The department will process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)

Thursday 18th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Licensing of contractors who carry out security services and in-house CCTV operators
Document: (webpage)

Found: to information regimes (these are primarily the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 17th December 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: Single construction regulator prospectus
Document: (PDF)

Found: Section 8(d) of the Data Protection Act 2018 states that this will include processing of personal data

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Source Page: National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system
Document: (PDF)

Found: Section 8(d) of the Data Protection Act 2018 states that this will include processing of personal data

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Licensing for knife sales
Document: (PDF)

Found: The Home Office will process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act and, in the

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Proposed refinements for Allocation Round 8 and future rounds
Document: (PDF)

Found: be disclosed in accordance with UK legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Changes to energy infrastructure planning application fees
Document: (PDF)

Found: be disclosed in accordance with UK legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: draft load control licence regulations and conditions
Document: (PDF)

Found: be disclosed in accordance with UK legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Financial support for nuclear lifetime extensions
Document: (PDF)

Found: be disclosed in accordance with UK legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Extended CE marking recognition for Ecodesign regulations
Document: (PDF)

Found: be disclosed in accordance with UK legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Source Page: Warm Home Discount (WHD): cost recovery
Document: (PDF)

Found: be disclosed in accordance with UK legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Department for Work and Pensions
Source Page: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act DWP Codes of Practice: Verifying Eligibility in the Welfare System, Obtaining Information and Recovering Debt
Document: (PDF)

Found: be processed under the general processing regime set out in the UK GDPR and Part 2 of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Legal framework for using facial recognition in law enforcement
Document: (PDF)

Found: ‘Biometric data’ is defined in the Data Protection Act 2018 as “personal data resulting f rom specific



Department Publications - Policy and Engagement
Monday 29th December 2025
Department of Health and Social Care
Source Page: Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use
Document: (PDF)

Found: (2) For the purposes of section 8(c) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (lawfulness of processing: public

Thursday 4th December 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework
Document: (PDF)

Found: For example, the Data Protection Act 2018 sets a maximum penalty limit of either £17.5 million or 4%



Department Publications - Policy paper
Friday 19th December 2025
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: General measures The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), which came into force in May 2018, requires periodic

Friday 19th December 2025
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: Responding to human rights judgments: 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: General measures The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), which came into force in May 2018, requires periodic

Thursday 4th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: equality impact assessments
Document: (PDF)

Found: authority, must comply with the ECHR (under section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998) as well as the Data Protection Act



Department Publications - Transparency
Thursday 18th December 2025
Cabinet Office
Source Page: Civil Superannuation annual account 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Forensic Information Databases annual report 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: biometric information is sensitive personal information and is handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
Department for Work and Pensions
Source Page: Child maintenance: client funds account 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: compliance with its duties is achieved under the UK General Data Protection Regulation) and the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
Department for Work and Pensions
Source Page: Child maintenance: client funds account 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: compliance with its duties is achieved under the UK General Data Protection Regulation) and the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
Department for Work and Pensions
Source Page: Child maintenance: client funds account 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: Child Maintenance Schemes is achieved under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
Department for Work and Pensions
Source Page: Child maintenance: client funds account 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)

Found: compliance with its duties is achieved under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act



Department Publications - Statistics
Wednesday 10th December 2025
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Source Page: Community Life Survey 2024/25 annual publication
Document: (PDF)

Found: Data Protection All information will be processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and



Non-Departmental Publications - Guidance and Regulation
Jan. 08 2026
Planning Inspectorate
Source Page: Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0133 Stoke Lodge Playing Fields, West Dene, Shirehampton, Bristol BS9 2BH - additional documents
Document: Adrian Dobrovicz (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: residents (2011 Bristol Core Strategy), let alone any references to the core principles of the Data Protection Act

Jan. 08 2026
HM Prison and Probation Service
Source Page: External escorts policy framework
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: individual recorded as a consequence of this framework will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act

Jan. 05 2026
Civil Service
Source Page: Civil Service management code
Document: (webpage)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: 7The Advisory Committee handles personal information provided to it in accordance with the Data Protection Act

Dec. 18 2025
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
Source Page: OFSI General Licence INT/2025/8202932
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: to third parties only in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Dec. 17 2025
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
Source Page: OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7323088
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: to third parties only in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Dec. 16 2025
Defence and Security Accelerator
Source Page: Competition: Defence Innovation Loans FY25/26 Cycle 6
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: We particularly draw to your attention the Bribery Act 2010, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Fraud

Dec. 15 2025
Homes England
Source Page: Grant Agreement examples for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: ascribed to it in the Data Protection Legislation; Data Protection Legislation means: (a) Data Protection Act

Dec. 15 2025
Homes England
Source Page: Grant Agreement examples for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: ascribed to it in the Data Protection Legislation; Data Protection Legislation means: (a) Data Protection Act

Dec. 12 2025
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
Source Page: OFSI General Licence INT/2022/1839676
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: to third parties only in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Dec. 12 2025
Ofsted
Source Page: Applying to work some of the time on non-domestic premises (EYA)
Document: (webpage)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act

Dec. 09 2025
Serious Fraud Office
Source Page: Recruitment privacy notice
Document: Recruitment privacy notice (webpage)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: which relates to our obligations in employment law, paired with Schedule 1 part 1(1) of the Data Protection Act

Dec. 09 2025
Defence and Security Accelerator
Source Page: Competition: Defence Innovation Loans FY 25/26 Cycle 6
Document: (PDF)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: We particularly draw to your attention the Bribery Act 2010, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Fraud



Non-Departmental Publications - Open consultation
Dec. 29 2025
Department of Health (Northern Ireland)
Source Page: Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use
Document: (PDF)
Open consultation

Found: (2) For the purposes of section 8(c) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (lawfulness of processing: public

Dec. 18 2025
Security Industry Authority
Source Page: Licensing of contractors who carry out security services and in-house CCTV operators
Document: (webpage)
Open consultation

Found: to information regimes (these are primarily the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Data Protection Act

Dec. 09 2025
Regulator of Social Housing
Source Page: Consultation on changes to the TI&A Standard
Document: (PDF)
Open consultation

Found: Regulations 2004 (EIR), however any disclosure will be in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act

Dec. 09 2025
Regulator of Social Housing
Source Page: Consultation on changes to the TI&A Standard
Document: (PDF)
Open consultation

Found: to how those classes of information are defined) in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act

Dec. 09 2025
Regulator of Social Housing
Source Page: Consultation on changes to the TI&A Standard
Document: (PDF)
Open consultation

Found: to how those classes of information are defined) in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act

Dec. 08 2025
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Source Page: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2026 to 2029 for consultation
Document: (PDF)
Open consultation

Found: accordance with UK information access legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Dec. 08 2025
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Source Page: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2026 to 2029 for consultation
Document: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2026 to 2029 for consultation (webpage)
Open consultation

Found: accordance with UK information access legislation (the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Dec. 08 2025
Public Sector Fraud Authority
Source Page: Consultation on PSFA Civil Penalty Powers: Code of Practice
Document: (PDF)
Open consultation

Found: Management 18.1 How data will be processed ● The PSFA complies with the Data Protection Act



Non-Departmental Publications - Transparency
Dec. 22 2025
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
Source Page: Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: accountable to the public, it is important we respond to formal requests for information (Data Protection Act

Dec. 18 2025
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Source Page: Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: • Non-Compliance with Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation – GLAA is still

Dec. 18 2025
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Source Page: Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: • Non-Compliance with Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation – GLAA is still

Dec. 18 2025
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Source Page: MCA annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: protection requirements contained within the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Dec. 18 2025
Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Source Page: Learner Safeguarding Procedure
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: This will ensure compliance with the law in terms of its duties under the Data Protection Act 1998,

Dec. 11 2025
Cafcass
Source Page: Cafcass annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: can request this information through the Subject Access Request (SAR) process set out in the Data Protection Act

Dec. 10 2025
Sellafield Ltd
Source Page: Sellafield Ltd Data Protection Complaints Policy
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: special category data, we rely on substantial public interest, and our condition under the Data Protection Act



Non-Departmental Publications - Statistics
Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: “DPA 2018” the Data Protection Act 2018.

Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: “DPA 2018” the Data Protection Act 2018.

Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: “DPA 2018” the Data Protection Act 2018.

Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: GDPR, and any applicable national implementing Laws as amended from time to time; (ii) the Data Protection Act

Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: “DPA 2018” the Data Protection Act 2018.

Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: “DPA 2018” the Data Protection Act 2018.

Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: “DPA 2018” the Data Protection Act 2018.

Dec. 22 2025
Low Pay Commission
Source Page: Low Pay Commission call for research for 2026 and beyond
Document: (webpage)
Statistics

Found: “DPA 2018” the Data Protection Act 2018.



Non-Departmental Publications - Policy and Engagement
Dec. 18 2025
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Source Page: Regulation of AI in Healthcare
Document: (PDF)
Policy and Engagement

Found: the purpose of ‘Equality of Opportunity or Treatment’ [UK GDPR Article 9(2)(a and g); and Data Protection Act

Dec. 04 2025
Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Source Page: Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework
Document: (PDF)
Policy and Engagement

Found: For example, the Data Protection Act 2018 sets a maximum penalty limit of either £17.5 million or 4%



Non-Departmental Publications - Policy paper
Dec. 11 2025
NHS England
Source Page: Joint DHSC and NHS England evidence for the DDRB: pay round 2026 to 2027
Document: (ODS)
Policy paper

Found: Data is obscured where the annual headcount for a staff group is 500 or less, in line with The Data Protection Act

Dec. 11 2025
NHS England
Source Page: Joint DHSC and NHS England evidence for the NHSPRB: pay round 2026 to 2027
Document: (ODS)
Policy paper

Found: Data is obscured where the annual headcount for a staff group is 500 or less, in line with The Data Protection Act



Arms Length Bodies Publications
Dec. 22 2025
NHS England
Source Page: General practice vaccination and immunisation services: standards and core contractual requirements
Document: General practice vaccination and immunisation services: standards and core contractual requirements (webpage)
Guidance

Found: vaccinations and immunisations, where “processing” has the same meaning as in section 3(4) of the Data Protection Act



Draft Secondary Legislation
The Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026
This Order establishes the Cumbria Combined Authority (“the Combined Authority”), provides for the election of a mayor and confers certain of the functions of local authorities and other public authorities on the Combined Authority.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Found: , the Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48) and amended by paragraph 45 of Schedule 19 to the Data Protection Act

The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026
This Order establishes the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (“the Combined Authority”) and provides for the election of the mayor and confers certain functions of local authorities and other public authorities on the Combined Authority.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Found: , the Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48) and amended by paragraph 45 of Schedule 19 to the Data Protection Act



Deposited Papers
Thursday 8th January 2026
Department for Transport
Source Page: I. Road safety strategy. Incl. Annexes. 60p. II. Consultation on: Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences. 41p. III. Consultation on: Introducing a minimum learning period for learner drivers (category B driving licence). 24p. IV. Consultation on: Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers. 21p. V. Consultation on: Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing Category A (AM, A1, A2 and full A). 31p. VII. Consultation on: Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval. 35p. VIII. Letter dated 07/01/2026 from Heidi Alexander MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding the above documents for deposit in the House Libraries. 1p.
Document: moped_and_motorcycle_training_testing_and_licensing.pdf (PDF)

Found: process your personal data in accordance DVSA Policy team consultations@dvsa.gov.ukwith the Data Protection Act

Thursday 8th January 2026
Department for Transport
Source Page: I. Road safety strategy. Incl. Annexes. 60p. II. Consultation on: Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences. 41p. III. Consultation on: Introducing a minimum learning period for learner drivers (category B driving licence). 24p. IV. Consultation on: Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers. 21p. V. Consultation on: Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing Category A (AM, A1, A2 and full A). 31p. VII. Consultation on: Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval. 35p. VIII. Letter dated 07/01/2026 from Heidi Alexander MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding the above documents for deposit in the House Libraries. 1p.
Document: Proposed_changes_to_penalities_for_motoring_offences.pdf (PDF)

Found: The department will process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)

Monday 5th January 2026

Source Page: UK Sport Framework Document. 40p.
Document: UK_Sport_Framework_Document_2025_.pdf (PDF)

Found: information is received by either party under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: I. Manchester Arena Inquiry - Monitored recommendation 7 and 8. Government consultation. 38p. II. Consultation options assessment. 64p.
Document: Manchester_Arena_Inquiry.pdf (PDF)

Found: to information regimes (these are primarily the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Data Protection Act

Friday 19th December 2025

Source Page: Framework document: The Pensions Ombudsman. 38p.
Document: TPO_Framework_Document_2025.pdf (PDF)

Found: information is received by either party under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or the Data Protection Act

Friday 19th December 2025
Department for Work and Pensions
Source Page: I. Health and Safety Executive Framework Document. Incl. annex. 42p. II. Letter dated 17/12/2025 from Stephen Timms MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding a document for deposit in the House libraries. 1p.
Document: HSE_Framework_document_Nov_2025.pdf (PDF)

Found: information is received by either party under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, or the Data Protection Act

Thursday 18th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: I. Licensing for the sale of knives. Government consultation. 16p. II. Knife licensing consultation options assessment. 43p.
Document: Public_Consultation_Document_Knife_Licensing.pdf (PDF)

Found: The Home Office will process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act and, in the

Monday 8th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Consultation: Contingent relaxation of licensing hours during the semi-finals and final of the FIFA Men's Football World Cup 2026. 15p.
Document: FIFA_Mens_Football_World_Cup_2026.pdf (PDF)

Found: to information regimes (these are primarily the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Data Protection Act

Friday 5th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: New legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies: Government consultation. 33p.
Document: Law_enforcement_use_of_biometrics_facial_recognition.pdf (PDF)

Found: ‘Biometric data’ is defined in the Data Protection Act 2018 as “personal data resulting f rom specific

Friday 5th December 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework: call for evidence. Incl. annex. 79p.
Document: Call_for_Evidence_Developing_AV_Regulatory_Framework.pdf (PDF)

Found: For example, the Data Protection Act 2018 sets a maximum penalty limit of either £17.5 million or 4%

Thursday 4th December 2025
Home Office
Source Page: Draft Code of Practice under Chapter 3A of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. Government response. 12p.
Document: Code_of_Practice_on_Victim_Information_Requests_1.12.2025.pdf (PDF)

Found: • Footnotes have been added to key legal materials, including the Data Protection Act 2018, the Human




Data Protection Act 2018 mentioned in Scottish results


Scottish Government Publications
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Permission to seek nomination as Aberdeen Central candidate for the 2026 election correspondence: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500484041 - Information released - Annex A and B (PDF)

Found: principles in Articl e 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in Section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 7th January 2026
Population Health Directorate
Source Page: Minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions documentation: FOI release
Document: Minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions documentation: FOI release (webpage)

Found: regulate the relationship between FOISA, the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 7th January 2026

Source Page: Social Security Scotland's use of Artificial Intelligence: FOI release
Document: Social Security Scotland's use of Artificial Intelligence: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 7th January 2026
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR review
Document: Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 7th January 2026
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Source Page: Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 information and Long Covid Support Fund queries: FOI release
Document: Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 information and Long Covid Support Fund queries: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Source Page: First Minister visit to Heineken's Edinburgh office: FOI release
Document: First Minister visit to Heineken's Edinburgh office: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Justice Directorate
Source Page: Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership correspondence regarding Section 27 Funding: FOI release
Document: Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership correspondence regarding Section 27 Funding: FOI release (webpage)

Found: data and disclosing it would breach data protection principles, as outlined by GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Justice Directorate
Source Page: Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership correspondence regarding Section 27 Funding: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500483436 - Information released - Annex C (PDF)

Found: individuals with regard to the processing of Personal Data to which a Party is subject including the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Justice Directorate
Source Page: Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership correspondence regarding Section 27 Funding: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500483436 - Information released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: individuals with regard to the processing of Personal Data to which a Party is subject including the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Justice Directorate
Source Page: Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership correspondence regarding Section 27 Funding: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500483436 - Information released - Annex H (PDF)

Found: with regard to the processing of Personal Data to which a Party is subject including the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Justice Directorate
Source Page: Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership correspondence regarding Section 27 Funding: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500483436 - Information released - Annex D (PDF)

Found: with regard to the processing of Personal Data to which a Party is subject including the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Economic Development Directorate
Source Page: Documentation that mentions the founder of Liberty Steel: FOI release
Document: Documentation that mentions the founder of Liberty Steel: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Source Page: Documentation that mentions a Former First Minster: FOI release
Document: Documentation that mentions a Former First Minster: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Population Health Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland correspondence regarding alcohol marketing and advertising: FOI release
Document: Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland correspondence regarding alcohol marketing and advertising: FOI release (webpage)

Found: regulate the relationship between FOISA, the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026

Source Page: Documentation regarding devolving immigration powers: FOI release
Document: Documentation regarding devolving immigration powers: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Information related to Scottish Information Commissioner decision notice: FOI release
Document: Information related to Scottish Information Commissioner decision notice: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Cockenzie Battery Energy Storage System application queries: EIR release
Document: Cockenzie Battery Energy Storage System application queries: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 5th January 2026
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Source Page: Extension of FOISA to private and third sector providers of care home and 'care at home' services - Consultation
Document: Extension of FOISA to private and third sector providers of care home and ‘care at home’ services - Consultation (PDF)

Found: compliance was integrated with existing data protection obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Monday 5th January 2026
Children and Families Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI Review
Document: Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI Review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 5th January 2026
Economic Development Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence regarding BAE Systems opening Janet Harvey Hall: FOI release
Document: Correspondence regarding BAE Systems opening Janet Harvey Hall: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 29th December 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Government documents containing the word Lochaber and the phrase Zonal Pricing: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500482322 - Information Released - Annex A and Annex B (PDF)

Found: Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and in Section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 29th December 2025
Economic Development Directorate
Source Page: First Minister opening the James Hutton Crop Innovation Centre documentation: FOI release
Document: First Minister opening the James Hutton Crop Innovation Centre documentation: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 29th December 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Broadshore Hub projects correspondence: EIR release
Document: Broadshore Hub projects correspondence: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 24th December 2025
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Source Page: Dairy and broiler chicken producer information: EIR release
Document: Dairy and broiler chicken producer information: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 24th December 2025

Source Page: Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture’s materials from various engagements: FOI release
Document: Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture’s materials from various engagements: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 24th December 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Peterhead carbon capture projects documentation: EIR release
Document: Peterhead carbon capture projects documentation: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Source Page: Transport Scotland Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding (WCHR) assessment and review for proposed crossing on the A84: EIR release
Document: Transport Scotland Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding (WCHR) assessment and review for proposed crossing on the A84: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Source Page: Gresham House Forest Growth and Sustainability Fund and woodland creation scheme contracts: EIR Review
Document: EIR 202500479650 - Information released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 23rd December 2025
People Directorate
Source Page: Information on Scottish Government employees who have received exit payments: FOI release
Document: Information on Scottish Government employees who have received exit payments: FOI release (webpage)

Found: out in Article 5(1) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: Advance sight of “Your Right To Decide” before publication information: FOI release
Document: Advance sight of “Your Right To Decide” before publication information: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Source Page: Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) queries: FOI Review
Document: Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) queries: FOI Review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 18th December 2025
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Source Page: Building Standards Operating Framework for Verifiers April 2026
Document: Building Standards Operating Framework for Verifiers April 2026 (PDF)

Found: the performance of the Verifier Verifier must ensure that the requirements of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act

Wednesday 17th December 2025
Justice Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Source Page: Consultation: Undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews in Scotland: Draft Statutory Guidance
Document: Undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews in Scotland: Statutory Guidance Consultation (PDF)

Found: legal data gateway has therefore been created to support compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator and Scottish Government: framework agreement
Document: Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator and Scottish Government: framework agreement (PDF)

Found: also register with Information Commissioners Office and ensure that it complies with the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator and Scottish Government: framework agreement
Document: Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator and Scottish Government: framework agreement (webpage)

Found: must also register with Information Commissioners Office and ensure that it complies with the Data Protection Act

Friday 12th December 2025
Marine Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Source Page: Salmon fishing: proposed river gradings for the 2026 season - data protection impact assessment
Document: Salmon fishing: proposed river gradings for the 2026 season (PDF)

Found: individuals with regard to the processing of Personal Data to which a Party is subject including the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence and statistics related to Your Right to Decide paper: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500483180 - Information Released - Annex A and Annex B (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) o f the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Government Heat Network Fund (SGHNF) application from Abertay University: EIR release
Document: Scottish Government Heat Network Fund (SGHNF) application from Abertay University: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Beaw Field Wind Farm planning permissions: EIR release
Document: Beaw Field Wind Farm planning permissions: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Source Page: Social Security Scotland 'Future Operating Model' restructuring information: FOI release
Document: Social Security Scotland 'Future Operating Model' restructuring information: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Source Page: Transport Scotland organisational charts: FOI release
Document: Transport Scotland organisational charts: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Harport salmon farm information: EIR release
Document: Harport salmon farm information: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Hybrid working policy alignment with climate commitments, infrastructure Costs, and senior leadership discussion: EIR release
Document: Hybrid working policy alignment with climate commitments, infrastructure Costs, and senior leadership discussion: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Source Page: Scottish Forestry information on Todrig woodland creation scheme: EIR release
Document: Scottish Forestry information on Todrig woodland creation scheme: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence between Scottish Government and Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) regarding Ramsar Policy: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500483073 -Information released - Annex A and Annex B (PDF)

Found: Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and in Section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Source Page: Rough sleeping in Glasgow documentation: FOI release
Document: Rough sleeping in Glasgow documentation: FOI release (webpage)

Found: individuals) and disclosing it would contravene the data protection principles in Schedule 1 to the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Source Page: Council of Brittany meeting documentation: FOI release
Document: Council of Brittany meeting documentation: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Source Page: Correspondence regarding Nexo Scottish Championship golf event funding: FOI release
Document: Correspondence regarding Nexo Scottish Championship golf event funding: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Safer Communities Directorate
Source Page: Asbestos and Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Scottish police stations: FOI release
Document: Asbestos and Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Scottish police stations: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Eid Al-Fitr reception correspondence and hosting costs: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500481337 - Information released - Annex A and Annex B (PDF)

Found: principles in Articl e 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in Section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Source Page: Transport Scotland signed safety audit for the junction of A90 to A975: EIR release
Document: Transport Scotland signed safety audit for the junction of A90 to A975: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence regarding Mey Battery Energy Storage System application: EIR release
Document: Correspondence regarding Mey Battery Energy Storage System application: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill information: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500482282 - Information Released - Annex A and Annex B (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Mey Battery Energy Storage System correspondence: EIR release
Document: Mey Battery Energy Storage System correspondence: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Offshore Wind Directorate
Source Page: Meeting between Deputy First Minister and EnBW Generation UK: EIR Review
Document: Meeting between Deputy First Minister and EnBW Generation UK: EIR Review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Government and Ministerial Code Former Advisor communications: FOI release
Document: Scottish Government and Ministerial Code Former Advisor communications: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Source Page: City of London Corporation documentation: FOI release
Document: City of London Corporation documentation: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025

Source Page: Meetings relating to the A9 Dualling Project: EIR release
Document: Meetings relating to the A9 Dualling Project: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 8th December 2025
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Source Page: Islands Business Resilience Fund (IBRF) information: EIR Review
Document: Islands Business Resilience Fund (IBRF) information: EIR Review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025

Source Page: River City cancellation documentation and correspondence: FOI release
Document: River City cancellation documentation and correspondence: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Source Page: Future bond issuance materials: FOI release
Document: Future bond issuance materials: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Pilot whale stranding at Tolsta information: EIR release
Document: Pilot whale stranding at Tolsta information: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Post mortems of 55 pilot whales stranded at Tolsta: EIR release
Document: Post mortems of 55 pilot whales stranded at Tolsta: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Learning Directorate
Source Page: Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting materials referencing UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI release
Document: Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting materials referencing UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Source Page: Humanitarian spend on Democratic Republic Of Congo crisis documentation: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500482900 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: relevant court of law, or directives or requirements of any regulatory body including the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Source Page: President of the United States and NEXO golf tournament correspondence: FOI release
Document: President of the United States and NEXO golf tournament correspondence: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Documentary evidence of a causeway between the Isles of Luing and Torsa Beag: EIR Review
Document: Documentary evidence of a causeway between the Isles of Luing and Torsa Beag: EIR Review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Source Page: Correspondence regarding £180k payment for Nexo Championships and President of the United States dinner information: FOI release
Document: Correspondence regarding £180k payment for Nexo Championships and President of the United States dinner information: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Source Page: Visit Scotland's support of the Nexo Championship at Trump International communications: FOI release
Document: Visit Scotland's support of the Nexo Championship at Trump International communications: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence and meeting notes in relation to the handling of request 202500472911: FOI release
Document: Correspondence and meeting notes in relation to the handling of request 202500472911: FOI release (webpage)

Found: are the data subject, and so it is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Consideration of Section 5 FOISA Designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other bodies: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500481032 - Information released - Documents A - Q (PDF)

Found: They are also required by the Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR to appoint a Data Protection Officer (though

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Education Reform Directorate
Source Page: Oversight, funding and content of Holocaust education delivery in primary schools: FOI release
Document: Oversight, funding and content of Holocaust education delivery in primary schools: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principes in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Consideration of Section 5 FOISA Designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other bodies: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500481032 - Information released - Annex (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Economic Development Directorate
Source Page: British Steel assistance meeting and briefing materials: FOI release
Document: British Steel assistance meeting and briefing materials: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Source Page: Privacy rights of Ukrainian refugees: FOI release
Document: Privacy rights of Ukrainian refugees: FOI release (webpage)

Found: There are potential exemptions under the Data Protection Act 2018 which can allow data controllers to

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Source Page: Documents relating to the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International: FOI release
Document: Documents relating to the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 1st December 2025
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Source Page: Proposed changes to UK energy market pricing structures: EIR release
Document: Proposed changes to UK energy market pricing structures: EIR release (webpage)

Found: Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and in Section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 25th November 2025
Children and Families Directorate
Source Page: The Cross-border Placement of Children (Requirements, Effect and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2026: Data Protection Impact Assessment
Document: The Cross-border Placement of Children (Requirements, Effect and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 - DPIA (PDF)

Found: reasons of substantial public interest and identify a condition from Schedule 1, Part 2 of the Data Protection Act

Friday 21st November 2025

Source Page: Scottish Safer Buildings Accord: developer remediation contract
Document: Developer Remediation Contract (PDF)

Found: European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (and see section 205(4)) (the "UK GDPR"); (iii) the Data Protection Act

Thursday 20th November 2025

Source Page: Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI release
Document: Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI release (webpage)

Found: data with those areas of the UK Government on an ad hoc basis, it would be done so under the Data Protection Act

Thursday 20th November 2025

Source Page: Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500480810 - Information released - Annex (PDF)

Found: accordingly), “Processor” have the meanings set out in UK GDPR; “Data Protection Laws” means the Data Protection Act

Thursday 20th November 2025
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Source Page: President of the United States visit materials: FOI release
Document: President of the United States visit materials: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 20th November 2025

Source Page: Energy Performance Certificate approved organisations: operational framework
Document: operational framework for epc approved organisations.pdf (PDF)

Found: Approved Organisations must ensure that the requirements of the Data Protection Act and other legislation

Thursday 20th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Consultation on the 11 Proposed Joint UK Fisheries Management Plans for Demersal Fish Stocks
Document: Proposed Joint UK Fisheries Management Plans for Demersal Fish Stocks (PDF)

Found: your individual rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 19th November 2025
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Source Page: Terms and conditions regarding “Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)” contract: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500481855 - Information released - Document (PDF)

Found: with regard to the proc;essing of Personal Data to wh ich a Party is subject including the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 19th November 2025

Source Page: Scottish Government international office queries: FOI release
Document: Scottish Government international office queries: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 19th November 2025
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Source Page: Royal Highland Show 2025 briefing materials: FOI release
Document: Royal Highland Show 2025 briefing materials: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 19th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data request: EIR release
Document: Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data request: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 19th November 2025
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: Briefing papers produced on behalf of the former First Minister for Scottish Parliament statement: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500480391 - Information released - Annex B (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 19th November 2025
Learning Directorate
Source Page: Impact Assessments for school guidance correspondence: FOI release
Document: Impact Assessments for school guidance correspondence: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Source Page: Doubling council tax on second homes documentation: FOI release
Document: Doubling council tax on second homes documentation: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Source Page: JR Withers Advisory Ltd and Excel Assemblies Ltd correspondence and spend: FOI release
Document: JR Withers Advisory Ltd and Excel Assemblies Ltd correspondence and spend: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Didemnum vexillum correspondence and species control agreement information: EIR release
Document: Didemnum vexillum correspondence and species control agreement information: EIR release (webpage)

Found: data subject, and so it is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: UK Parliament's Scottish Affairs Committee correspondence: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500479579 - Information released - Annex A and B (PDF)

Found: nciples in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Source Page: Transport Scotland A96 dualling documentation: EIR release
Document: Transport Scotland A96 dualling documentation: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Source Page: Accident and Emergency waiting time materials: FOI release
Document: Accident and Emergency waiting time materials: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Constitution Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Independence correspondence and spend: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500479693 - Information released - Annex A and B (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Source Page: Scottish Forestry investigation of felling at Dalbuaick Plantation queries: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500480448 - Information Released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Offshore hydrogen production materials: FOI release
Document: Offshore hydrogen production materials: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Government meetings with SSE: EIR Review
Document: EIR 202500468577 - Information released - Annex A - E (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Source Page: Staff information survey results carried out by Water Industry Commission for Scotland team: FOI Review
Document: Staff information survey results carried out by Water Industry Commission for Scotland team: FOI Review (webpage)

Found: breach data protection principles under Article 5(1) of the UK GDPR and section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Source Page: Inclusion of Travelling Showpeople within National and Local Planning Policy in Scotland: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500478336 - Information Released - Attachments 1 - 28 (PDF)

Found: handling or processing of such data by you is fully compliant with the requirements of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Source Page: Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity wildfire correspondence: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500479238 - Information Released - Annex A until Annex E (PDF)

Found: Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and in Section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Monday 17th November 2025
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Source Page: Gender self-identification and conversion therapy ban information: FOI release
Document: Gender self-identification and conversion therapy ban information: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Friday 14th November 2025
Justice Directorate
Source Page: Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Taskforce minutes: August 2025
Document: Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Taskforce minutes: August 2025 (webpage)

Found: authorities are expected to have robust data protection processes under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Friday 14th November 2025
Justice Directorate
Source Page: Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Taskforce minutes: June 2025
Document: Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Taskforce minutes: June 2025 (webpage)

Found: approach would be fully compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act

Thursday 13th November 2025
Safer Communities Directorate
Source Page: Materials regarding unexplained wealth orders: FOI release
Document: Materials regarding unexplained wealth orders: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 13th November 2025
Children and Families Directorate
Source Page: Funding to the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA): FOI release
Document: FOI 202500479306 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: with regard to the processing of Personal Data to which a Party is subject including the Data Protection Act

Thursday 13th November 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Highland Council planning officers: EIR release
Document: Correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Highland Council planning officers: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 13th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR release
Document: Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 13th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500479518 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: information I give will be treated confidentially and securely, in accordance with the terms of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 12th November 2025

Source Page: Correspondence with Blackford Consultancy Ltd and Ministers or Special Advisers: FOI release
Document: Correspondence with Blackford Consultancy Ltd and Ministers or Special Advisers: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 11th November 2025
Learning Directorate
Source Page: Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance information: FOI release
Document: Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance information: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 11th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Wrasse fishery information: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500473934 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: support with completing the form, please contact md_fisheries_data_collection@gov.scot Data Protection Act

Tuesday 11th November 2025

Source Page: Correspondence regarding 20mph speed limit review in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and the Highlands: FOI release
Document: Correspondence regarding 20mph speed limit review in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and the Highlands: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 11th November 2025
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI release
Document: Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 11th November 2025

Source Page: Carlinden Burn afforestation proposal: EIR Review
Document: EIR 202500476633 - Information Released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 6th November 2025
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Source Page: Legal concerns relating to the procedural risks associated with the Flamingo Land development: EIR Review
Document: Legal concerns relating to the procedural risks associated with the Flamingo Land development: EIR Review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 6th November 2025
Offshore Wind Directorate
Source Page: First Minister visit to Kishorn Port: FOI release
Document: First Minister visit to Kishorn Port: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 6th November 2025
Learning Directorate
Source Page: Strategic Futures Groups (SFG) meeting minutes: FOI Review
Document: Strategic Futures Groups (SFG) meeting minutes: FOI Review (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 6th November 2025

Source Page: First Minister and President of the United States meeting and gift information: FOI release
Document: First Minister and President of the United States meeting and gift information: FOI release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 6th November 2025
Learning Directorate
Source Page: Strategic Futures Groups (SFG) meeting minutes: FOI Review
Document: FOI 202500460156 - Information Released - Attachments (PDF)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 6th November 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Mey Battery Energy Storage System and Gills Bay materials: EIR release
Document: Mey Battery Energy Storage System and Gills Bay materials: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 6th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Firth of Lorn SAC survey information: EIR release
Document: Firth of Lorn SAC survey information: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act

Wednesday 5th November 2025
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Source Page: Port of Nigg sale communications: EIR release
Document: Port of Nigg sale communications: EIR release (webpage)

Found: principles in Article 5(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation and in section 34(1) of the Data Protection Act




Data Protection Act 2018 mentioned in Welsh results


Welsh Committee Publications
Tuesday 16th December 2025
PDF - Notice of Amendments - 16 December 2025 (PDF 111KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: (4) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act

Monday 15th December 2025
PDF - Welsh Government: Purpose and effect table - 15 December 2025

Inquiry: Building Safety (Wales) Bill


Found: The amendment replaces subsection (8) to refer to new section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (

Thursday 11th December 2025
PDF - Marshalled List of Amendments - 11 December 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: purpose for which it is disclosed, and (b) handled and stored in accordance with— (i) the Data Protection Act

Thursday 11th December 2025
PDF - Notice of amendments - 11 December 2025

Inquiry: Building Safety (Wales) Bill


Found: Section 61, page 49, leave out lines 24 to 27 and insert— ‘(8) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act

Friday 5th December 2025
PDF - Marshalled List of Amendments - 5 December 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: purpose for which it is disclosed, and (b) handled and stored in accordance with— (i) the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
PDF - Marshalled List of Amendments - 4 December 2025 (PDF 420KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: Irranca-Davies 16 Section 24, page 12, after line 21, insert— ‘( ) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 4th December 2025
PDF - Notice of amendments - 4 December 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: purpose for which it is disclosed, and (b) handled and stored in accordance with— (i) the Data Protection Act

Monday 1st December 2025
PDF - Welsh Government: Purpose and effect table - 1 December 2025 (PDF 404KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: protection of prohibitions and restrictions etc on processing: relevant enactments) of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 27th November 2025
PDF - Notice of Amendments - 27 November 2025 (PDF 276KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: Irranca-Davies 16 Section 24, page 12, after line 21, insert— ‘( ) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act

Thursday 27th November 2025
PDF - Notice of Amendments - 27 November 2025 (PDF 276KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: Irranca-Davies 16 Section 24, page 12, after line 21, insert— ‘( ) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 25th November 2025
PDF - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, 25 November 2025

Inquiry: Report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill


Found: However, the provisions under section 39 need to be read alongside section 183A of the Data Protection Act

Monday 17th November 2025
PDF - Welsh Government: Purpose and Effect Table - 17 November 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: Housing Registers as they are no longer required as a consequence of section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Supplementary LCM

Inquiry: The Welsh Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Bus Services (No.2) Bill


Found: no longer needed as a result of the general data protection override in section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - report

Inquiry: The Welsh Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Bus Services (No.2) Bill


Found: longer needed as a result of the general data protection override in section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Supplementary LCM

Inquiry: The Welsh Government’s Legislative Consent Memoranda on the Mental Health Bill


Found: no longer necessary because of the general data protection override in section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Bill

Inquiry: Report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill


Found: (5) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (protection of requirements


PDF - Llywodraeth Cymru: Tabl Diben ac Effaith - 17 Tachwedd 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: Housing Registers as they are no longer required as a consequence of section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Welsh Government: Purpose and effect table - 17 November 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: Housing Registers as they are no longer required as a consequence of section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Notice of Amendments - 27 November 2025

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: Irranca-Davies 16 Section 24, page 12, after line 21, insert— ‘( ) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Notice of Amendments - 27 November 2025

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: Irranca-Davies 16 Section 24, page 12, after line 21, insert— ‘( ) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Welsh Government: Purpose and effect table - 1 December 2025

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: protection of prohibitions and restrictions etc on processing: relevant enactments) of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Letter

Inquiry: Report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill


Found: However, the provisions under section 39 need to be read alongside section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Response letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee: Follow-up from the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee meeting held on 10 November 2025 - 25 November 2025

Inquiry: Report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill


Found: However, the provisions under section 39 need to be read alongside section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Marshalled List of Amendments - 4 December 2025

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: Irranca-Davies 16 Section 24, page 12, after line 21, insert— ‘( ) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Marshalled List of amendments – 5 December 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: purpose for which it is disclosed, and (b) handled and stored in accordance with— (i) the Data Protection Act


PDF - Notice of amendments – 4 December 2025

Inquiry: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill


Found: purpose for which it is disclosed, and (b) handled and stored in accordance with— (i) the Data Protection Act


PDF - Notice of amendments - 11 December 2025

Inquiry: Building Safety (Wales) Bill


Found: Section 61, page 49, leave out lines 24 to 27 and insert— ‘(8) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act


PDF - Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 2 (PDF 462KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: (2) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (protection of requirements


PDF - Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 2 (UNCHECKED)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: (2) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (protection of requirements


PDF - Welsh Government: Purpose and effect table - 15 December 2025

Inquiry: Building Safety (Wales) Bill


Found: The amendment replaces subsection (8) to refer to new section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (


PDF - Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 2 (UNCHECKED) (PDF 462KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: (2) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (protection of requirements


PDF - Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 2 (PDF 462KB)

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: (2) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (protection of requirements


PDF - Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 2

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: (2) But see also section 183A of the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (protection of requirements


PDF - Notice of Amendments - 16 December 2025

Inquiry: Report on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill


Found: (4) In this section, “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act


PDF - report

Inquiry: Report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill


Found: letter adds that the provisions under section 39 need to be read alongside section 183A of the Data Protection Act



Welsh Government Publications
Wednesday 7th January 2026

Source Page: General funding round window 3 (Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme): guidance
Document: General funding round window 3 (Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme): guidance (PDF)

Found: Freedom of Information Act 2000, the 28 Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 6th January 2026

Source Page: FOI release 26504: Respiratory Protective Equipment
Document: Respiratory Protective Equipment (PDF)

Found: ‘Personal data’ is defined in sections 3(2) and (3) of the Data Protection Act 1998 (‘the DPA 2018’)

Tuesday 6th January 2026

Source Page: FOI release 26422: Rhydycar West
Document: Rhydycar West (PDF)

Found: ‘Personal data’ is defined in sections 3(2) and (3) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (‘the DPA 2018’)

Tuesday 6th January 2026

Source Page: FOI release 26399 and 26498: Water quality
Document: Water quality (PDF)

Found: ‘Personal data’ is defined in sections 3(2) and (3) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (‘the DPA 2018’)

Tuesday 6th January 2026

Source Page: FOI release 26401: Rhydycar West
Document: Rhydycar West (PDF)

Found: ‘Personal data’ is defined in sections 3(2) and (3) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (‘the DPA 2018’)

Monday 5th January 2026

Source Page: Small Grants - Environment (landscape and pollinators): general rules booklet 2026
Document: Small Grants - Environment (landscape and pollinators): general rules booklet 2026 (webpage)

Found: in accordance with the obligations and duties under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act

Monday 5th January 2026

Source Page: Woodland Creation Planning Scheme (January 2026): rules booklet
Document: Woodland Creation Planning Scheme (January 2026): rules booklet (webpage)

Found: obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental information Act 2004 or the Data Protection Act

Monday 22nd December 2025

Source Page: Freedom of Information (FOI): request from the Welsh Government
Document: Requesting information from the Welsh Government (webpage)

Found: The Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations

Wednesday 17th December 2025

Source Page: FOI release 26284: Llansteffan North Green car park
Document: Llansteffan North Green car park (PDF)

Found: ‘Personal data’ is defined in sections 3(2) and (3) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (‘the DPA 2018’)

Wednesday 17th December 2025

Source Page: Sustainable Farming Scheme (2026): universal layer: rules booklet
Document: Sustainable Farming Scheme (2026): universal layer: rules booklet (PDF)

Found: used by the Welsh Government in accordance with its obligations and duties under the: • The Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Source Page: FOI release 26391: Cafcass complaints
Document: Cafcass complaints (PDF)

Found: ‘Personal data’ is defined in sections 3(2) and (3) of the Data Protection Act 2018 (‘the DPA 2018’)

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Source Page: Significant infrastructure projects (SIP): notification of proposed application
Document: Significant infrastructure projects (SIP): notification of proposed application (PDF)

Found: supplied by you in this form, is in accordance with the terms of our registration under the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Source Page: Attendance of pupils in maintained schools: 2 September to 5 December 2025
Document: Attendance of pupils in maintained schools: 2 September to 5 December 2025 (webpage)

Found: personal data underlying these statistics are processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Source Page: Remote working (National Survey for Wales): April 2024 to March 2025
Document: Remote working (National Survey for Wales): April 2024 to March 2025 (webpage)

Found: personal data underlying these statistics is processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act



Welsh Senedd Debates
Group 11: Office of Environmental Governance: disclosure of information and confidentiality (Amendments 16, 17, 18)
None speech (None words)
Thursday 11th December 2025 - None
2. Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 1
None speech (None words)
Wednesday 5th November 2025 - None


Welsh Senedd Speeches

No Department




No Department