Can police share personal information?

The Data Protection Act 2018 gives you the right to ask if the police holds, or is processing, any personal data about you. The subject access process is confidential between the applicant and the police. We cannot provide details of another person this way.

Do you have to disclose criminal record to employer?

You only have to disclose your record to an employer if they ask you. Many employers ask at some point and if your convictions are unspent, you legally need to disclose them. If an employer asks and you don’t disclose, they could later revoke the job offer or you could be dismissed.

Why is confidentiality important in the police?

Confidentiality protects a broad range of information, including the identity of clients, medical records, immigration status, and other information. Confidentiality helps the victim feel safe when reporting crimes to police, receiving medical attention, or working with a service provider.

Why should the information given by informants be kept private?

To keep participants safe from harm, embarrassment, or repercussions from employers, for example, informants may feel secure with assurances of anonymity or confidentiality in order to provide their experiences to researchers.

Why do we record crime?

The general principle of NCRS state: An incident will be recorded as a crime for offences against an identified victim, if, on the balance of probability: For the public to have confidence in the police there is a minimum expectation that police will accurately record crimes.

How do you ask about criminal convictions on an application?

Good practice tips

1. Explain: You should make it clear why you are asking for formal disclosure of an applicant’s criminal record.
2. Ask specific questions: If you’re only wanting to know about certain types of convictions, make this clear in the question that you ask.

Can you ask if someone has a criminal record on an application?

Yes, but the question you should ask will depend on the job that you are recruiting for. All employers are entitled to ask applicants to disclose details of any convictions which are not yet spent (i.e. unspent) under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended).