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HMICFRS Inspection report: National Crime Agency’s National Data Exploitation Capability

03 September 2025

Proposing MP
Dan Jarvis Lab
Barnsley North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Dan Jarvis is providing an update on the HMICFRS inspection report of the National Crime Agency's National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC).

Action Requested

The minister welcomes the findings and requests that HMICFRS publish the report, which will be available online today. He also states that steps are already being taken to address the challenges identified in the inspection.

Key Facts

  • NCA introduced its National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC) in 2018 as a five-year programme.
  • HMICFRS has finalised its thirteenth inspection of the NCA's NDEC.
  • The report will be published today and available online at https://hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/.
  • Inspectors identified examples of good practice in safeguarding data and commended the Agency for undergoing an audit by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in 2020.
  • The Inspectorate made nine recommendations to improve NDEC's role, storage of data, bulk analysis, and partnership engagement.
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