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ARTICLE · 28 SEPTEMBER 2023

Decoding "UK subject access requests" and "UK police clearances": Crucial steps for a smooth Australian migration journey

For Australian visa applications, a UK police clearance is needed for an overview of an individual's criminal history.

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Do you know the difference between a UK "Subject Access Request" and a Police Clearance? And what is essentially required for a smooth Australian migration journey?

Subject Access Request vs Police Clearance

A UK police clearance, also known as a "police certificate" or "criminal record check," is a document issued by a law enforcement agency in the UK that outlines an individual's criminal history. A police clearance typically includes details about an individual's convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, if any. It is primarily used to demonstrate that a person has no or minimal criminal record. On the other hand, A UK subject access request is a legal right provided under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It allows individuals to request access to their personal data held by organizations, including government bodies, companies, and other institutions. This includes data that may have been collected,

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