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.
Advice tool
Ask us to delete information we have about you
You have the right to ask us to delete personal data we have about you. This is called your Right of Erasure.
How to request deletion of your data
Click 'Start' below to make a request online.
What we'll ask you for
We'll ask you about:
- your details
- what you want deleted and why
Identification
We'll ask you to upload photos of two documents that prove your:
- identity (who you are)
- current address
This is to make sure we only take requests from the right person.
More information on which forms of ID we accept
What happens next
We have one month to respond to your request (or three months in complex cases).
We'll either:
- delete your data
- or, if we think your right to have your data deleted does not apply, we'll explain why.
More information about your rights and when they might not apply
How long will we retain your information
For more information on how long we hold your data, view our privacy notice
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.