Guidance

Deletion of Data

In certain circumstances you have a right to have personal data held about you erased. This is known as the right to erasure.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Published: 10 May 2018
• Last updated: 11 May 2018 — See all updates

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Deletion of data request template

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In certain circumstances you have a right to have personal data held about you erased. At the DBS we will only do this if certain criteria are met. There are some circumstances where this cannot be done therefore we advise you to seek independent advice before submitting an application to us.

Any requests for information to be erased will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Published 10 May 2018
Last updated 11 May 2018 + show all updates

1. 11 May 2018

   Template updated following layout issues.

2. 10 May 2018

   First published.