Borders, immigration and citizenship: privacy information notice
How your personal information is used within the borders, immigration and citizenship system.
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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.
Updates to this page
Last updated 16 October 2023 + show all updates
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Added link to the privacy information notice for financial condition supporters.
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Updated to reflect changes to the moratorium on historical child sexual abuse.
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Updated the time passenger name records data may be retained from 10 years to 5 years.
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Updated to continue to ensure lawful compliance.
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Updated the page due to change in legislation from EU Exit.
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Updated details.
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Updated contact information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
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First published.