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Responding to a data protection request - what you need to provide and what happens if you do not provide the information.

Information for competent authorities abroad (and in the UK) about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings.

• Updated: 5 March 2025

How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes

• Overview

  You have the right to ask to see recorded information held by public…

• Organisations you can ask for information

  You can request information from some public authorities, such as:…

• How to make an FOI request

  You must make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request in writing. You can…

• If your request is turned down

  Some sensitive information is not available to members of the public. If…

Apply to set up an arrangement with your employer to be kept informed and to be consulted

How Business e-services customers can view services that they ordered today and the previous 6 days through the portal.

• Updated: 21 October 2015

• Updated: 30 July 2026

Information about opinions requests we have received this year.

• Updated: 10 March 2026

Information about opinions requests we have received this year.

• Updated: 23 January 2025

Find out the completion rules and instructions for each 4-digit Requested and Previous Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/10 for Imports.

• Updated: 30 July 2026

How to make a subject access request (SAR) to get information that HMRC holds about you.

• Updated: 2 April 2026