IDG50810 | Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) : general

Why share information with the the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Former Customs teams may be aware of information about businesses, exporters, importers, international trade, product penetration of foreign goods, or more general information on different trade sectors. All of this information could be of use to DBT.

Other teams may also have information relevant to DBT insolvency functions.

Ensuring Information is shared lawfully

All disclosures of HMRC information must be lawful. Please see IDG40300 for more information on lawful disclosure as provided by the CRCA.

To be lawful, HMRC may only share information with DBT through a legal gateway. See IDG40320 for general information about what a legal gateway is. The appropriate legal gateway to use is listed under each type of disclosure to BIS at IDG50820 to IDG50850.

You must also ensure when passing information to DBT that you follow the agreed procedure for disclosures.