Request for Information - DBS Barred Lists, Applications, Complaints & Data Protection Contact Information

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Dear Disclosure and Barring Service,

Please can you provide the information for the following questions:-

1. How many DBS applications were made in England & Wales in 2017?

2. How many DBS Barred List Referrals did the DBS recieve in 2017? How many of these requests ended up with the referral being investigated and if investigated how many of those referrals ended up with the individual being included on the Barred Lists?

3. How many individuals were added to the Barred List in 2017?

4. How many individuals were taken off the Barred Lists in 2017?

5. How many individuals were on the Barred Lists as of 1st January 2018?

6. What is the policy of the DBS when investigating and deciding on Barring Applications i.e. what information is accessed, shared, requested and obtained?

7. What is the policy for individuals wishing to appeal a Barring List Appeal? What forms are required to be completed and what legislation is relied upon?

8. Who is the Data Controller within the Disclosure and Barring Service? i.e. Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, Email. DX.

9. Is their a specific form which is required to be completed in order for a subject to request access to their data? If so please provide said form.

10. How many complaints were recieved by the DBS in 2017?

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Ryan Jarvis

DBS FOI, Disclosure and Barring Service

Dear Mr Jarvis

Thank you for your request for information. We aim to respond to your request within 20 working days.

Kind regards
Sandra

DBS FOI Team
Corporate Affairs Directorate
The Disclosure and Barring Service
Shannon Court, 3rd Floor South, 10 Princes Parade, Princes Dock, Liverpool L3 1QY
www.gov.uk/dbs

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Dear Mr Jarvis,

Please find attached our response to your request for information.

Many Thanks

Greg

DBS FOI Team
Corporate Affairs Directorate
The Disclosure and Barring Service
Shannon Court, 3rd Floor South, 10 Princes Parade,  Princes Dock, Liverpool L3 1QY

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