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National Security Vetting privacy notice

Privacy notice for processing personal data during National Security Vetting (NSV).

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National Security Vetting Data Processing Privacy Notice

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This privacy notice explains the use of personal information for those who apply for a national security clearance.

Updates to this page

Published 25 May 2018
Last updated 22 March 2023 + show all updates
  1. Privacy notice updated re new UKSV Helpdesk service. UK Security Vetting replaces MOD as lead organisation for this page.

  2. NSV Privacy Notice updated

  3. Replaced the privacy notice attachment with an updated version.

  4. Privacy notice updated.

  5. Privacy notice updated.

  6. First published.

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