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Privacy notice: FCDO as a data controller

This privacy notice outlines the responsibility of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to process personal information in line with data protection legislation.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 2 September 2020
• Last updated: 11 July 2023 — See all updates

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FCDO as a data controller: privacy notice

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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is a data controller. This means that we are responsible for any of your personal data that we collect or use. This privacy notice explains how we will treat all personal information in accordance with data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018.

Published 2 September 2020
Last updated 11 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 11 July 2023

   Added further information about how we process information, our lawful bases for processing special category data, examples of who we share information with and guidance on how to submit a Subject Access Request.

2. 14 July 2021

   Updated following the European Union approval of UK adequacy. This allows personal data to flow unrestricted from the EU and European Economic Area to the UK.

3. 2 September 2020

   First published.