<p>Under the terms of their contract with the Ministry of Justice, the Salvation Army and their sub-contractors work closely with a range of other partners to support all victims to secure appropriate support. Victims can be referred to other services without the need for providers to submit a Subject Access Request and this is working well.</p><p>The contract is aimed at helping some of the most vulnerable people in society and therefore protecting their safety and security is our primary concern. Personal data relating to victims supported by the Salvation Army and its sub-contractors are handled in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.</p><p>Given its sensitive nature, the Ministry of Justice's contract with the Salvation Army contains a standard clause to ensure victims' personal data (their case files) are not divulged to any third party unless this has been directed in writing by the Department. This is to help protect vulnerable people from being put at risk.</p><p>Where other organisations have requested access to a victim's case file, the Salvation Army is contractually obliged to notify the Ministry of Justice who will consider it as a formal Subject Access Request.</p>