Guidance

National Security Vetting privacy notice

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

• From: United Kingdom Security Vetting and Cabinet Office
• Published: 25 May 2018
• Last updated: 22 March 2023 — See all updates

Documents

National Security Vetting Data Processing Privacy Notice

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National Security Vetting Data Processing Privacy Notice

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Details

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

Published 25 May 2018
Last updated 22 March 2023 + show all updates

1. 22 March 2023

   Privacy notice updated re new UKSV Helpdesk service. UK Security Vetting replaces MOD as lead organisation for this page.

2. 31 January 2023

   NSV Privacy Notice updated

3. 13 July 2022

   Replaced the privacy notice attachment with an updated version.

4. 13 October 2020

   Privacy notice updated.

5. 21 August 2020

   Privacy notice updated.

6. 25 May 2018

   First published.