Law enforcement
Guidance stages explained
Drafting – During this stage we pull together all relevant information and create a structured draft.
Public consultation/call for views (optional) – Usually we carry out a public consultation or call for views before we complete the guidance. To understand more about how and when we do this, you can read our consultation policy.
Redrafting (following consultation) – We make changes to the draft guidance to clarify issues and meet the needs of our audience.
Withdrawn – Occasionally we decide to not proceed with a guidance project. If so, we’ll mark it as withdrawn and remove it when we next update this page. If we decide to revisit an issue, we add a new entry to this page.
Published – Guidance is final and available on the website
Consent – Clause 69 DUA Bill - Part 3 DPA 2018
Update will provide clarification on the definition of consent under Part 3 DPA 2018.
Stage: Drafting
Public consultation: No
Final version of guidance due for publication: Summer 2025
International Transfers Part 3, Law Enforcement
To include new amendments from the DUA Act and provide further clarity, and improve the user experience.
Stage: Drafting
Public consultation: No
Final version of guidance due for publication: Winter 2025/2026
National Security Provisions – Part 3 DPA 2018
Update of existing guidance will set out the amendments to the national security exemption for processing under Part 3 DPA 2018.
Stage: Drafting
Public consultation: No
Final version of guidance due for publication: Summer 2025
Part 3 guidance on the right of access
Update to reflect the DUAA amendments, style guide, and align with updated UK GDPR right of access guidance.
Stage: Drafting
Public consultation: No
Due for publication: Winter 2025/2026
Part 3 guidance on manifestly unfounded or excessive requests
Update to reflect the DUAA, style guide, and align with our UK GDPR guidance on this topic.
Stage: Drafting
Public consultation: No
Due for publication: Winter 2025/2026
s62 Logging – Law Enforcement Provisions - Part 3 DPA 2018
To include new amendments from the Data (Use and Access) Act.
Stage: Drafting
Public consultation: No
Final version of guidance due for publication: Summer 2025