Your data, your right

Ask RAF Air Cadets HQ for the personal data it holds about you

Under UK data protection law you have the right to get a copy of your personal data. This is called a subject access request. It is free.

Fill in this form and we will email a formal request to the RAFAC HQ data protection team at RAFAC-HQ-DPA@mod.gov.uk. They will reply to you directly, normally within one calendar month.

Before you start, you will need

  • your Cadet Identification Number (CIN) — ask your squadron staff if you don't know it
  • your squadron, wing and region
  • a photo or scan of your proof of ID, such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate

If you are under 13, a parent or guardian can make the request for you.

What information do you want?

Select all that apply. These are included in the standard request.

Be as specific as you can, for example ‘Emails between my squadron OC and wing staff about my promotion’ or ‘Records of the complaint I made in March 2025’. This helps them find exactly what you need.

You have 2000 characters remaining

For example ‘from 1 September 2023 to now’. Leave blank to ask for everything.

Tick this if you are a parent, guardian or representative making the request for someone else.

As it appears on your cadet record.

Date of birth

For example, 27 3 2010

Ask your squadron staff if you don't know it.

For example, 1234 (Anytown) Squadron

Leave blank if your wing does not use sectors.

For example, Yorkshire Wing

The cadet's home address.

In case they need to call to clarify the request.

RAFAC HQ will reply to this address. We will also send you a copy of your request.

These files are attached to the email sent to RAFAC HQ so they can confirm who you are. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG or HEIC, up to 5MB each and 10MB in total.

A photo or scan of a passport, driving licence (including provisional) or birth certificate.

For example, a recent bank statement, utility bill or council tax bill.