How long do we keep your information?
We keep your information as set out in our retention schedule below:
| Type of document | Lawful basis collected | Retained |
|---|---|---|
| Householder enquiry forms (HEFS) | Legal obligation | July to December |
| Invitations to register (ITRs) | Legal obligation | 1 month |
| Requests for evidence | Legal obligation | 1 month - hard copies 1 year - electronic data |
| Applications from special category electors | Legal obligation | 1 month |
| Applications from anonymous electors | Legal obligation | 1 year |
| Absent vote applications | Legal obligation | 5 years |
| Personal identifier signature refresh applications | Legal obligation | 5 years |
| Requests for copies of the electoral register | Legal obligation | 2 years |
| Personal and group emails | Legal obligation | 1 year |
| Nomination papers | Legal obligation | 1 year |
| Ballot papers and Corresponding Numbers List | Legal obligation | 1 year |
| Marked registers/postal/proxy lists | Legal obligation | 1 year |
| Election expenses | Legal obligation | 2 years |
| Staff details | Consent | 6 months |
| Polling station booking forms | Consent | 1 year - hard copies 5 years - electronic data |