Request for Removal or Amendment of Information – Misconduct999
Last Updated: 14 April 2026
1. Purpose of This Policy
Misconduct999, a brand of Eternal Edge Ltd, receives requests from individuals seeking the amendment or removal of information published on our website.
This policy sets out how such requests are handled. It is designed to ensure compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office, while safeguarding our role as a media organisation operating in the public interest.
2. Legal Context
Under Article 17 UK GDPR, individuals have the right to request the erasure of personal data in certain circumstances.
However, this right is not absolute.
Misconduct999 operates as a journalistic platform and may lawfully retain and publish information where processing is necessary for:
The exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information
Journalistic purposes under Schedule 2, Part 5 of the Data Protection Act 2018
Archiving in the public interest
Compliance with a legal obligation
Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims
Each request is assessed on a case-by-case basis, balancing individual rights with the public interest.
3. Information Required Before We Consider Any Request
To comply with data protection law and prevent fraudulent or unauthorised requests, we require the following:
Proof of Identity
A clear copy of one of the following:
Passport
Driving licence
Government-issued ID showing full name and photograph
We may request additional verification where necessary.
Authority (If Acting on Behalf of Another Person)
You must provide a signed authority confirming:
The full name and contact details of the individual
Your full name and contact details
A clear statement authorising you to act on their behalf
Signatures of both parties
Specific URLs
Requests must include the exact URLs of the pages in question.
We do not process vague or general requests.
Supporting Evidence
If your request is based on:
Inaccuracy
Harm (e.g. reputational, employment, or medical impact)
You must provide verifiable evidence.
Unsupported assertions alone will not normally justify removal.
4. Requests from Serving Police Officers
If you are a currently serving police officer, we recognise that internal force policies may govern contact with media organisations.
Recommended Contact Method
We strongly recommend that requests are made:
From your official police email address (e.g. @police.uk), or
Via your Police Federation representative, Professional Standards Department (PSD), or force press office
Authorisation (Where Appropriate)
In some cases, we may request confirmation that you are authorised to make the request, particularly where:
The request relates to sensitive operational matters
There is uncertainty regarding authority or representation
This is to ensure clarity of communication and to protect all parties involved.
Verification Requirement
We will not assess any request until sufficient identity verification has been provided.
The statutory response period under UK GDPR begins once a valid and complete request has been received.
5. How We Assess Requests
Once a valid request is received, we consider:
Whether the information is accurate and up to date
Whether there is an ongoing public interest in its publication
Whether processing remains necessary for journalistic purposes
Whether removal would conflict with legal or regulatory obligations
The proportionality between the impact on the individual and the public’s right to know
We may also consider:
The seriousness of the conduct reported
The role and seniority of the individual
Whether the information relates to public record proceedings
6. If We Decline Your Request
If we refuse to amend or remove information, we will provide:
The lawful basis for continued processing
A clear explanation of our reasoning, including public interest considerations
Information about your right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office and to seek a judicial remedy
7. Search Engine Removal Requests
Some individuals choose to request removal directly from search engines.
Search engines operate independently of Misconduct999.
If a search provider removes a link from search results, this does not mean the underlying content has been removed from our website.
8. Where to Send Requests
All requests, together with the required documentation, should be sent to:
Email: data@misconduct999.com
9. Statutory Response Time
We will respond within one calendar month of receiving a valid request.
This period may be extended by up to two further months for complex cases, in accordance with UK GDPR.
10. Important Final Note
Submitting a request does not guarantee amendment or removal.
Misconduct999 operates in the public interest and in accordance with the legal protections afforded to journalistic material under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
All requests are considered individually, with careful regard to both:
The rights of the individual, and
The public’s right to receive information
