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Apply to get a court protection order if you or someone you know is a victim or in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as 'female circumcision' or 'female genital cutting')

What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work.

• What intellectual property is

  Having the right type of intellectual property protection helps you to…

• Protect your intellectual property

  Protecting your intellectual property makes it easier to take legal action…

The APA was part of the Treasury and was established as an executive agency to operate the Asset Protection Scheme. APA ceased operations in October 2012.

• Updated: 15 April 2021

The Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how personal information can be used and your rights to ask for information about yourself

For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.

• Updated: 16 February 2026

The UK is a world leader and innovator in cultural heritage protection and has taken concrete steps to safeguard some of humanity’s most valued cultural heritage.

• Updated: 4 March 2026

Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV

Apply for a forced marriage protection order - documents, urgent orders, attend a hearing

A joint Ministry of Defence and industry initiative to improve the protection of the defence supply chain from the cyber threat.

• Updated: 2 January 2025

This guide is to help you and your business understand issues around data protection and privacy. It is intended for organisations that provide online services likely to be accessed by children.

• Updated: 27 September 2021