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Recommendation 83

83

Clause 35 provides that the information must then be passed to the Secretary of State,...

Conclusion
Clause 35 provides that the information must then be passed to the Secretary of State, who can keep and use it for purposes relating to immigration, nationality, law enforcement or national security. The information cannot be kept for longer than necessary, and in any event no longer than 5 years, unless it can be held under another power. Compatibility with Convention rights
Government Response

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