IDG62750 - Procedure for disclosing to others (government): Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (other than NMW disclosures): General

Why share information with the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (DBERR)

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 DBERR.

Other teams may also have information relevant to DBERR’s insolvency functions.

Ensuring information is shared lawfully

All disclosures of HMRC information must be lawful. Please see IDG40500 for more information on lawful disclosure as provided by the CRCA.

To be lawful, HMRC may only share information with DBERR through a legal gateway. See IDG44000 for general information about what a legal gateway is. The appropriate legal gateway to use is listed under each type of disclosure to DBERR at IDG62770 to IDG62820.

You must also ensure when passing information to DBERR that you follow the agreed procedure for disclosures. Details are listed under each type of disclosure to DBERR, being.

DBERR has responsibilities in respect of National Minimum Wage. For NMW matters see IDG66000.