If the SIA does or will provide APIs for licence checks
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of whether the SIA does or will provide APIs to check the status of licences.
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Published responses
Supplier information for SIA front line licence cards
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the current supplier for SIA front line licence cards.
Reasons for SIA licence revocations from 2021 to 2026
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the total number of SIA licence revocations from 2021 to 2026 and reasons for revocation.
Conduct of door supervisors at the Acapulco nightclub, Halifax
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the conduct and oversight of SIA licence holders working at Halifax’s Acapulco nightclub.
Number of SIA licence holders with more than one licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for: the number of SIA licence holders with more than one licence; why we changed our discount rules.
SIA licence holders: displaying the licence and training
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the training SIA licence holders receive and the requirement to display their licence.
SIA security guarding licence holders who are foreign nationals
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders who are foreign nationals, and a breakdown of their nationality.
Arrests preventing SIA licence-linked training
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any arrests that might prevent someone from taking the SIA licence-linked training.
Number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year since 2011
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of active SIA licences in 2 sectors each year for the last 15 years.
Criminality of foreign-born SIA licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of licences granted to, and sexual offences committed by, foreign-born individuals.
Injuries and assaults to SIA licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of reported injuries and assaults to licence holders in 2024.
Number of SIA licences issued over the last 24 months
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licences issued over the last 24 months, broken down by sector.
The number of SIA licences held by people working for the DVSA
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licences held by people working for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
Number of SIA licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of people that hold an active SIA licence.
Interpretation of a specific SIA licence condition
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for how we interpret the condition that licence holders must display their licence while working.
Retention rates for SIA door supervisor licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for statistics relating to retention rates of SIA door supervisors within the private security industry.
Why the SIA reduced its timeframes for notifying of changes
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the reasons we reduced the timeframes in which licence holders must notify us of changes.
Number of SIA licence holders who are Irish Travellers
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders who identify as 'Irish Travellers'.
SIA close protection licences granted over a 5-year period
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of close protection licences granted in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Statistical data about SIA licence holders: 2020 to 2025
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for statistical data about SIA licence holders for the 5 years 2020 to 2025.
Numbers of SIA public space surveillance (CCTV) licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of public space surveillance (CCTV) licence holders in the North of England.
SIA licence applicants and holders with criminal convictions
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the numbers of SIA licence applicants and holders with criminal convictions.
SIA licence applicants with disabilities
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of our position on wheelchair users completing the physical intervention training.
Whether SIA licence holders can use force against shoplifters
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any legal permissions licence holders may have to use physical force against shoplifters.
Whether SIA licence holders must always display their licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for whether SIA licence holders can choose not to display their licence if they are being filmed.
SIA checks on licence applicants with refugee status
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for details of how the SIA's application process considers applicants with refugee status.
SIA licence holders living in the UK for 2 years or less
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for the number of people granted a licence after living in the UK for 2 years or less.
SIA licence holders broken down by gender and region
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for the number of male and female SIA licence holders broken down by region.
SIA licence applications by type
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a monthly breakdown of the licence applications we receive split by new, renewal, and total.
SIA licensing status of a specific company and staff member
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for whether a company and staff member are licensed and whether a specific activity requires a licence.
Nationalities of SIA licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the nationalities of SIA licence holders, including how many are British citizens.
The number of SIA licence holders with particular surnames
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of licence holders with particular surnames.
Demographics of SIA licence holders in Aberdeen
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for data about SIA licence holders in Aberdeen, especially their gender, age, and licence sector.
Close protection licence holder statistics from the last 5 years
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for statistics relating to close protection licences over the last 5 years and as of December 2024.
Percentage of SIA front line licence holders who are sponsored workers
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the percentage of SIA front line licence holders working on a skilled worker visa or equivalent.
Demographics of newly qualified licence holders in 2024
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the age, gender, and nationality of newly qualified licence holders in 2024.
Number of SIA licence holders without a background check
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of licence holders who have not been through a background check.
How the SIA responds to reports of misconduct by licence holders
SIA response to a Freedom of Information request about whether we re-train licence holders after reports of misconduct and our scope for handling complaints.
SIA licences revoked on the basis of non-conviction information
SIA response to a Freedom of Information request for the number of SIA licences revoked on the basis of non-conviction information, broken down by gender.
Comparing the number of men and women with revoked SIA licences
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of licences we have revoked with the information split into male and female categories.
The number of SIA licences revoked due to training malpractice
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about how many SIA licences have been revoked due to training malpractice in the last 3 years.
Applying for an SIA licence when you have driving offences
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request about whether a licence applicant needs to declare a fixed penalty notice to us.
SIA licence applicants with criminal convictions
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the process of granting SIA licences to people with criminal convictions between 2019 and 2024.
SIA licence suspensions during investigations
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about suspension of SIA licences during investigations and the average length of investigations.
SIA insurance and our register of licence holders
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request about whether a specific person is on our register of licence holders and whether we offer insurance.
SIA licences granted: incomplete address or criminality history
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about licences granted to people without a full 5 year address history or overseas criminality checks.
SIA handling of licence applications from refugees
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request about how the Security Industry Authority deals with licence applications from refugees.
SIA processes for licence application rejections and appeals
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the processes for licence application rejections and appeals
Refugees with SIA licences revoked
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request on the number of licences granted to refugees and revoked due to criminal activity over the last 5 years
SIA licence-linked training: its regulation and the SIA's role
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the regulation of licence-linked qualifications and our role in setting training standards.
Responses by year
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| Publication year | Published responses |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2026 | 47 |
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