№ lp_2_1_03020
Official freedom of information response issued by Police Scotland outlining held documents, applied statutory exemptions, and public interest considerations regarding access to internal guidance on HMPO data systems.
Reference: FOI 23-0198
Responded to: 23rd March 2023
Legislation: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Public Authority: Police Scotland
Subject: Access and use of HMPO Data Verification Application (DVA), Data Stop File (DSF) and HMPO flagging service
Exemptions Applied: Section 16; Section 30(c); Section 31(1); Section 35(1)(a)&(b); Section 38(1)(b); Section 39(1)
Associated Legislation: Data Protection Act 2018
Appeal Body: Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner
Disclosure Status: Partial disclosure with redactions; DVA Standard User Guide withheld in full
Review Period: 40 working days from response
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