Ask for, delete or change information
Ask us for information about the police, yourself or someone else.
If we can’t give you the information you need, we’ll tell you who can.
You can also ask us to delete, update or correct information.
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Ask for information about someone else
Who to ask
You can ask for information about someone from the Criminal Records Office (ACRO) or a local police force, depending on what information you want.
Find out more about who to ask and how
What we'll ask you for
We'll ask you about:
- your details
- their details
- what you want to see and why
Identification
We'll ask you to upload pictures of two documents that prove your:
- identity (who you are)
- current address
We'll also ask you to upload pictures of two documents that prove their:
- identity (who they are)
- current address
More information on which forms of ID we accept
Consent
Finally, you will need to upload a consent form signed by the person you are asking about, giving you permission to make this request on their behalf.
Download the consent form here (PDF, 91KB)
What happens next
We have one month to respond to your request (or three months in complex cases).
We'll either:
- share the information with you
- or, if we think your right to see the data does not apply, we'll explain why.
More information about your rights and when they might not apply
How long it takes to complete this form
Average completion time: 5 minutes
You must complete each step of the form within two hours.
When you're ready, click 'Start' to begin.