Data sharing agreement between the RG and HMPO

Purpose: To verify civil registration information as required by HMPO to determine if a UK passport or Emergency Travel Document (ETD) can be issued to an overseas detainee who is believed to be a British National.
Information sharing benefits: To avoid delays in issuing the passport or ETD replacing the need for physical certificates.
Disclosed information: Information recorded in a civil registration entry
Information sharing method: Government Secure Email
Contact: FOI@hmpo.gov.uk
Start date: 2026-07-31
End date
Review date: 2026-07-30
Retention period: P6M
Isa status: Active
Id: 662
Notes: New Agreement

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