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 change information we have about you
You have the right to ask us to update or correct personal data we have about you. This is called your Right of Rectification.
How to request update or correction 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 changed and why
Identification
We'll ask you to upload pictures 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:
- change your data
- or, if we think your right to have your data changed 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.