Source · Select Committees · Committees on Arms Export Controls
Recommendation 20
20
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 63
In response to our report, the ECJU should give greater detail and analysis on the...
Recommendation
In response to our report, the ECJU should give greater detail and analysis on the reasons identified for companies being found to be non-compliant, especially after a revisit. This analysis should also be included in future editions of the Annual Report as part of efforts to improve transparency.
Government Response Summary
The government explains that GDPR and confidentiality restrictions limit the release of identifying information but commits to considering how best to present information in future Annual Reports to improve transparency of the compliance process within these constraints.
Paragraph Reference:
63
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
In terms of including additional analysis on non-compliance in the Strategic Export Controls Annual Report - information provided to ECJU by exporters is subject to the requirements set out in the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and under the law of confidentiality, as well as the provisions of DIT’s Privacy Notice for export control applications. These requirements prevent the release of certain information to others or into the public domain. This includes information that could identify companies that have been found non-compliant. Taking account of these restrictions, ECJU will consider how best to present information in our Annual Report that improves the transparency of the compliance process.