The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The DPO may give additional advice, please indicate how this has been actioned.

Advice from DPO

Due to the emergency nature of this situation, there was lack of opportunity to carry out an A36(4) consultation with the ICO.

Action

The ICO were notified of the situation by email on 17^th March 2022 and a copy of this DPIA made available on request.

Advice from DPO

Due to it being an emergency response there is a chance that people may sign up without fully understanding the requirements of the check.

Action

We must communicate clearly what level of check the individual is applying for, what this means and ensure the Privacy Statement is widely available and linked and age appropriate.

Targeted Privacy Statement published with links to further information - https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-scotland-privacy-statement-ukrainian-hosts

I confirm that THE POLICE ACT 1997 (CRIMINAL RECORDS) (SCOTLAND) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2022 and THE POLICE ACT 1997 (CRIMINAL RECORDS) (HOMES FOR UKRAINE SPONSORSHIP SCHEME) (SCOTLAND) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2022 have been sufficiently assessed in compliance with the requirements of the UKGDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Name and job title of a IAO or equivalent

Laura McCluskey, Deputy Chief Executive Disclosure Scotland

Date each version authorised

15 June 2022