SolvedIDG60251 | Public Interest Disclosures: principles to follow: flowcharts: potential Public Interest Disclosure process
From HM Revenue & Customs · Information Disclosure Guide
| Potential item for disclosure | Decision | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Is there an appropriate statutory gateway for disclosure? | Yes | Public interest disclosure is not appropriate - consider using the existing statutory gateway |
| No | ||
| Is the disclosure for one of the purposes set out in the CRCA? These purposes are specified at IDG60220. | No | Public interest disclosure is not appropriate. You must not disclose the information. However, a Grade 7 may consider contacting their Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP) to recommend that Regulations be made to permit such a disclosure in the future. The Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP) will in turn contact the Information Policy and Disclosure Team. |
| Yes | ||
| Is the disclosure covered by a general instruction within IDG60233? | No | You may consider disclosing the information under a specific authorisation from an authorised HMRC officer. Go to flowchart 3 at IDG60253 |
| Yes | ||
| You may consider disclosing the information under a general instruction. Go to flowchart 2 at IDG60252. |
NOTE: if in doubt as to the answer to any of these questions, do not assume. Seek guidance from your line manager or from your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP).