Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Abolish the Open Register
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
When your name is added to the Electoral Register, your name and address is also added to the Open Register by default, unless you opt out.
The Open Register can be purchased by anyone, for any reason.
This archaic concept goes against the right to privacy entitled to every UK citizen.
The Open Register can be purchased by anyone, for any reason.
This archaic concept goes against the right to privacy entitled to every UK citizen.
With research showing an increase in cyber attacks, phishing attempts and identity fraud in the UK, privacy is more important today than ever before.
Those unaware or misinformed are left vulnerable, and criminals can use this easily accessible information to target elderly residents living in solitude.
There are no restrictions on the usage of the edited register, and the ERO must supply it, to ANYONE, for as little as £20.00 plus £1.50 per 1,000 entries.
Those unaware or misinformed are left vulnerable, and criminals can use this easily accessible information to target elderly residents living in solitude.
There are no restrictions on the usage of the edited register, and the ERO must supply it, to ANYONE, for as little as £20.00 plus £1.50 per 1,000 entries.
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
19 Mar 2021
Closed
19 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.