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Criminal offence data

Personal data relating to criminal convictions, offences, allegations, proceedings, or related security measures, which needs an Article 6 lawful basis and an Article 10 route.

Source baseline: 2026-06-15

Plain-language use

The ICO guidance says Article 10 adds an extra layer: official authority or a DPA 2018 Schedule 1 condition, alongside the usual UK GDPR basis.

Safe use: Use to trigger minimisation, retention, transparency, DPIA, and appropriate-policy-document review where applicable.

Official sources

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