Who data may be shared with

We sometimes need to share information with the individuals we process information about and other organisations. Where this is necessary, we are required to comply with all aspects of the data protection legislation. The following is a description of the types of organisations we may need to share some of the personal data we process with for one or more reasons.

In certain circumstances, where necessary or required by law, we may share information with:

  • Courts, prisons
  • Credit reference agencies
  • Current, past and prospective employers and examining bodies
  • Customers
  • Customs and excise
  • Data processors
  • Debt collection and tracing agencies
  • Educators and examining bodies
  • Family, associates or representatives of the person whose personal data we are processing
  • Financial organisations
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Healthcare, social and welfare organisations
  • Housing associations and landlords
  • Housing and tenants' associations
  • International law enforcement agencies and bodies
  • Law enforcement and prosecuting authorities
  • Legal representatives, defence solicitors
  • Licensing authorities
  • Local and central government
  • Ombudsman and regulatory authorities
  • Partner agencies, approved organisations and individuals working with the Police.
  • Police complaints authority
  • Police forces
  • Other Police forces, non-home office Police forces
  • Political organisations
  • Press and the media
  • Private investigators
  • Professional advisors and consultants
  • Professional bodies
  • Providers of goods and services
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Religious organisations
  • Security companies
  • Service providers
  • Students and pupils including their relatives, guardians, carers or representatives,
  • Survey and research organisations
  • The disclosure and barring service
  • Trade unions
  • Tribunals
  • Voluntary and charitable organisations