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DN18004 - Knowingly / recklessly make false statement in response to an information notice

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CE Class 3 Custody No PNC Yes

Classification details

Offence code
DN18004
Offence title
Knowingly / recklessly make false statement in response to an information notice
Legislation
Contrary to section 144 and 196(2) of the Data Protection Act 2018.
CJS category code
CE
Offence class
3
Custodial indicator
No
Recordable on PNC
Yes
Offence start date
26-May-18
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 2696.