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Zanyarî ji bo koçberan ser metirsî û rastiyên rêwîtiya bo Brîtanyayê (UK) bi rêyên xeternak an neqanûnî, û dewsgirên ewle û qanûnî.
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This notice outlines how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Academic Technology Approval Scheme Unit processes personal data to review applications for UK study.
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