Name of the person who gave the SIA information about me
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the name of the person who gave us information about the person making the request.
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GOV.UK Published FOI Responses
12,400 published responses
108 organisations
Q1 2026 latest stats period
85.5% avg on-time rate
Published Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations responses from central government. Each entry is a public question answered and published by a government body.
Published responses
SIA proposals for licensing businesses and in-house security
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request asking if we have discussed our proposals with the current UK government.
Lone security workers responding to confirmed alarms
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether we prohibit security personnel from responding to confirmed alarms without police back-up.
Call-off contracts awarded by the SIA
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the details of the framework agreements that our call-off contracts were awarded from.
Access to the SIA's contract register and procurement strategy
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for access to our contract register, procurement strategy, and relevant contact details.
How women and girls perceive SIA door supervisors
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about how women and girls feel door supervisors responded to them when asking for help on a night out.
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SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about how many SIA licences have been revoked due to training malpractice in the last 3 years.
Approval history of a specific SIA approved contractor
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for the registration (approval) history of a specific approved contractor.
SIA approval withdrawn due to modern-day slavery
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for the number of approved contractors who have lost their approval due to modern-day slavery practices.
How the SIA defines 'applications' in its reports
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for clarification of whether 'applications' in SIA reports includes both new applications and renewals.
Information held by the SIA about the 'Ask for Angela' scheme
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for information held by the SIA about the 'Ask for Angela' scheme.
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.
Licensing requirements for the use of CCTV
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about licensing requirements for using CCTV.
Contents of the bid chosen by the SIA in a public tender process
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the contents of the winning bid in the SIA's tender for investigation and case management software.
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.
Removing clothing when searched by a security operative
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request about removing clothing when searched by a security operative.
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.
Job adverts for below minimum wage and cash-in-hand security work
SIA response to a freedom of information (FOI) request about job adverts for below minimum wage and cash-in-hand security work.
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.
SIA response to a FOI request about guide dogs
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about guide dogs. The SIA does not hold the information because guide dogs are not a part of our remit.
Request to the SIA for information about debt collection
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about debt collection and related matters. The SIA does not hold the majority of information requested.
Any SIA licence dispensation given to the Cabinet Office
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for confirmation of whether the SIA has issued a licence dispensation notice to the Cabinet Office.
SIA training specification and licence suspension criteria
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for clarity on SIA training specifications (especially on searching) and SIA licence suspension criteria.
SIA decision timescales for consider additional factors refusals
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for licensing timescales – in particular, for applicants in the 'consider additional factors' category.
SIA reprographics and print contracts: 2024 update
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the SIA's reprographics and print contracts.
Government funding for the SIA: 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the amount of government funding received by the SIA over the tax years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23.
SIA staff networks: activities and funding
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a list of staff networks within the SIA, as well as details of their activities and funding.
Door supervisor licensing and related enforcement action
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for various details relating to SIA licensing of door supervisors.
Monitoring the effectiveness of SIA licensing of door supervisors
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any studies or projects focussed on the effectiveness of door supervisor licensing.
Door supervisors: training, criminality checks, misconduct
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of: door supervisor training and criminality checks; SIA handling of reports of misconduct.
SIA translation and transcription contracts: 2021 to 2023
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any translation and transcription services contracted by the SIA.
Insurance and in-house staff with SIA licence-linked training
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether employing in-house staff with SIA licence-linked qualifications affects insurance.
Subject access requests answered by the SIA: 2021 to 2023
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of subject access requests answered by the SIA in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
FOI requests answered by the SIA in 2023 and 2024
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of FOI requests answered by the SIA in 2023 and 2024.
TFL letter claiming SIA dispensation from licence display rule
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for confirmation of a letter from TFL about security operatives not wearing their SIA licence.
Security Industry Authority gas and electricity contracts
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the SIA's gas and electricity contracts.
SIA ICT contracts: 2024 update
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the SIA's ICT contracts.
SIA telephony contracts: 2024 update
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the SIA's telephony contracts.
SIA licence holders with criminal records
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders with criminal records and the SIA's procedures for those people.
SIA licence-linked training relating to medical cannabis
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for confirmation of whether SIA licence-linked training covers the possession of medical cannabis.
Statistics on recurring door supervision licence renewals
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for statistics on door supervision licence holders who repeatedly renew their licence.
Performance of the SIA Inspections and Enforcement function
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for data relating to the performance of the SIA Inspections and Enforcement function.
Action taken against TFL ULEZ guards not displaying their licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any actions taken against licence holders reported as not displaying their licence.
Reported crimes or concerns: door supervisors in Wales
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any reports about door supervisors in Wales submitted to the SIA between 2019 and 2023.
People authorised to inspect an SIA licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of who can request a security operative to produce their SIA licence for inspection.
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 |
Top publishers
FOI timeliness — Q1 2026
Best on-time rates
Debt Management Office
100.0%
Serious Fraud Office
100.0%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
99.0%
Wales Office
96.8%
Charity Commission
96.6%
Lowest on-time rates
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
50.0%
Health and Safety Executive
63.0%
Department for Business and Trade
67.0%
Cabinet Office
69.9%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
73.6%