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Data protection

GCHQ takes its obligations under data protection legislation seriously.

These require us to explain how the information which you provide to us, and how other personal data which may be created in connection with your application, may be used.

Any data about you will be held in secure conditions, with access restricted to those who need it in connection with dealing with your application and selection. Data may also be used for the purposes of monitoring the effectiveness of GCHQ selection processes, but in these circumstances all data would be anonymised.

Personal data relating to your application will be kept in secure conditions for up to 12 months. If you are unsuccessful, this data will be destroyed after 12 months. If you wish to remove your application details before this time, please email us at and we will be happy to do so. If you are successful, your data will be retained.

We will consider that, by submitting your application form, you are giving your consent to the processing of your personal data in the ways described above.

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