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By Tim Castle Reuters - Thursday, November 1 01:34 am
LONDON (Reuters) - The data watchdog said on Thursday it had ordered four police forces to delete the records of a number of old criminal convictions because they were no longer relevant.
In one case the data -- held by Humberside Police -- related to the theft of 99 pence worth of meat by a youth in 1984 resulting in a fine of 15 pounds.
In another case a girl cautioned for minor assault when under 14 was told by Staffordshire Police the record would remain on file until she reached 100.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said it had issued the orders after complaints by four individuals.
The cases could set a precedent for other police forces across England and Wales.
"The ICO is concerned that the old conviction information is held contrary to the principles of the Data Protection Act because the information is no longer relevant and is excessive for policing purposes," the watchdog said.
"Personal data processed for any purpose should be adequate, relevant and not excessive, and should not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose."
Humberside, Staffordshire and the two other forces -- Northumbria and West Midlands Police -- are all challenging the enforcement notices, which require them to remove the details from the Police National Computer.
The records will remain on file until the cases are heard by the Information Tribunal, which deals with appeals over the data watchdog's rulings.
The Conservatives said the orders showed the need for a review of the rules on keeping criminal information...
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20071101/tuk-uk-britain-police-records-fa6b408_4.html
Police ordered to delete records
The old records turned up when the individuals applied for jobs
Four police forces have been ordered to delete criminal records dating back decades because they are "no longer relevant".
The Information Commissioner told West Midlands, Humberside, Northumbria and Staffordshire forces their records on four people breached data protection.
The individuals complained to the commissioner after their history showed up in checks when they went for jobs.
Each force is appealing against the ruling. The Association for Chief Police Officers (ACPO) said it was "regrettable" the commissioner had decided to make the cases public while they were being appealed against...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7072241.stm
Isn't it great that God 'removes our sins as far from us as the east is from the west'
He 'buries them in the depths of the ocean' - with a 'no-fishing' sign
He chooses to forget, as well as forgive
But how & why?
Christ 'became sin for us, so that we may be made the righteousness of God in Him' - in other words, when God looks at born-again Christians, He sees only Christ
For full assurance of salvation, by the sheer grace of God, thru faith in Christ's once-for-all atoning sacrifice at Calvary, see John 3, Romans 3, Galatians 2:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9 @ 'search/Bible' - left of top toolbar
God bless!
Ian
LONDON (Reuters) - The data watchdog said on Thursday it had ordered four police forces to delete the records of a number of old criminal convictions because they were no longer relevant.
In another case a girl cautioned for minor assault when under 14 was told by Staffordshire Police the record would remain on file until she reached 100.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said it had issued the orders after complaints by four individuals.
The cases could set a precedent for other police forces across England and Wales.
"The ICO is concerned that the old conviction information is held contrary to the principles of the Data Protection Act because the information is no longer relevant and is excessive for policing purposes," the watchdog said.
"Personal data processed for any purpose should be adequate, relevant and not excessive, and should not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose."
Humberside, Staffordshire and the two other forces -- Northumbria and West Midlands Police -- are all challenging the enforcement notices, which require them to remove the details from the Police National Computer.
The records will remain on file until the cases are heard by the Information Tribunal, which deals with appeals over the data watchdog's rulings.
The Conservatives said the orders showed the need for a review of the rules on keeping criminal information...
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20071101/tuk-uk-britain-police-records-fa6b408_4.html
Police ordered to delete records
Four police forces have been ordered to delete criminal records dating back decades because they are "no longer relevant".
The Information Commissioner told West Midlands, Humberside, Northumbria and Staffordshire forces their records on four people breached data protection.
The individuals complained to the commissioner after their history showed up in checks when they went for jobs.
Each force is appealing against the ruling. The Association for Chief Police Officers (ACPO) said it was "regrettable" the commissioner had decided to make the cases public while they were being appealed against...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7072241.stm
Isn't it great that God 'removes our sins as far from us as the east is from the west'
He 'buries them in the depths of the ocean' - with a 'no-fishing' sign
He chooses to forget, as well as forgive
But how & why?
Christ 'became sin for us, so that we may be made the righteousness of God in Him' - in other words, when God looks at born-again Christians, He sees only Christ
For full assurance of salvation, by the sheer grace of God, thru faith in Christ's once-for-all atoning sacrifice at Calvary, see John 3, Romans 3, Galatians 2:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9 @ 'search/Bible' - left of top toolbar
God bless!
Ian
