Petition · Home Office
Require police to delete data collected due to false allegations.
Closed
259 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the Government should establish a legal requirement for the deletion of data, including biometric data, relating to an individual, where the case against them is withdrawn at any stage and there is corroborative evidence that the case was based on a malicious or false allegation.
Currently, Chief Officers are given discretion whether to delete data from the Police National Computer (PNC) relating to false or malicious allegations. We believe that this should instead be a legal requirement. We think that the retention of false allegations and biometric data on the Police National Computer could have profound negative effects on individuals' lives, particularly for those struggling with mental health issues or facing barriers to employment opportunities.
Timeline
| 27 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
259
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
27 Nov 2024
Closed
27 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.