Policy paper

Policy on sensitive processing for law enforcement purposes, under Part 3 DPA (2018)

This is the Home Office’s official policy document, created to meet its legal duties under Part 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.

• From: Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
• Published: 5 November 2025

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Policy on sensitive processing for law enforcement purposes, under Part 3 DPA (2018)

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This document explains the safeguards in place for handling sensitive data for law enforcement purposes when the Home Office acts as a competent authority.

Published 5 November 2025