A quick reference guide to help you find the content you need on each topic.
What you need to do or consider |  | Where you can find it in the data sharing code |
| Identify your objective in sharing the data | | |
| Be clear as to what data you are sharing | | |
| Understand the position following UK exit from the EU | | |
| Consider the benefits and risks of sharing and not sharing | | |
| Carry out a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) | | |
| Put in place a data sharing agreement | | |
| Ensure you follow the data protection principles | | |
| Check your data sharing is fair and transparent | | |
| Identify at least one lawful basis for sharing the data before you start sharing it | | |
| Put in place policies and procedures that allow data subjects to exercise their individual rights easily | | |
| Be clear about sharing data under the law enforcement processing provisions of Part 3 DPA 2018, and sharing between the UK GDPR/Part 2 DPA 2018 and Part 3 DPA 2018 | | |
| Demonstrate a compelling reason if you are planning to share children’s data, taking account of the best interests of the child | | |
| Share data in an emergency as is necessary and proportionate. Plan ahead as far as possible | | |
| Document your decisions about the data sharing, evidencing your compliance with data protection law | | |
| Put in place quality checks on the data | | |
| Arrange regular reviews of the data sharing arrangement | | |
| Agree retention periods and make arrangements for secure deletion | |