Policy paper

DfT appropriate policy document

Outlines policy information and safeguards in place when processing special category and criminal offence data.

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Details

This policy outlines how the Department for Transport (DfT) processes: 

  • special categories of personal data 
  • criminal offence data 

It also highlights safeguards DfT has put in place in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 requirements, including our policy for the retention and erasure of personal data.

Updates to this page

Published 25 September 2025

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