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
179 AprilOctober 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.

Published 24 May 2018
Last updated 179 AprilOctober 2023 + show all updates

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

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

  3. Updated to continue to ensure lawful compliance.

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

  5. Updated details.

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

  7. First published.