Guidance

Borders, immigration and citizenship: privacy information notice

How your personal information is used within the borders, immigration and citizenship system.

• From: Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration, Immigration Enforcement and Border Force
• Published: 24 May 2018
• Last updated: 16 October 2023 — See all updates

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Borders, immigration and citizenship: privacy information notice

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This notice reflects your rights under data protection legislation including the General Data Protection Regulation and lets you know how the Home Office looks after and uses your personal information within the borders, immigration and citizenship system. It also explains how you can request a copy of your information.

We have also published a privacy information notice for financial condition supporters.

Published 24 May 2018
Last updated 16 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 16 October 2023

   Added link to the privacy information notice for financial condition supporters.

2. 9 October 2023

   Updated to reflect changes to the moratorium on historical child sexual abuse.

3. 17 April 2023

   Updated the time passenger name records data may be retained from 10 years to 5 years.

4. 15 November 2022

   Updated to continue to ensure lawful compliance.

5. 6 April 2021

   Updated the page due to change in legislation from EU Exit.

6. 8 June 2020

   Updated details.

7. 1 April 2020

   Updated contact information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

8. 24 May 2018

   First published.