IDG50000 - Procedure for disclosing to others (non-government): Contents


This is the first of two chapters which explains the procedure that staff should follow to disclose information in a lawful way to those outside HMRC. These specific procedures for disclosure depend on principles and concepts set out in IDG40000. Please read the relevant parts of IDG40000andIDG50000 before making a disclosure.

This chapter concerns disclosures made to all parties outside HMRC other than Government Departments, Agencies and other public authorities. For disclosures to public organisations, please see IDG60000.

IDG51000Requests from individuals for information about themselves (Subject Access Request – SARs)
IDG52000Disclosure to customers' representatives
IDG52250Disclosure when there is ‘power of attorney’
IDG52260Disclosure when there is ‘power of attorney’: England and Wales
IDG52265Disclosure when there is ‘power of attorney’: Scotland
IDG52270Disclosure when there is ‘power of attorney’: Northern Ireland
IDG52500Disclosure of customer information in correspondence with Members of Parliament (MPs)
IDG53000Disclosures in HMRC tribunals / Commissioner’s hearings
IDG54000Disclosure of information in insolvency cases
IDG54500Disclosure of information in court proceedings (in which HMRC has no direct involvement but is asked to give evidence)