I have just checked this point for you. The "crossed off" copy is returned
in a sealed envelope to the Returning Officer who in turn returns it
together with the ballot boxes to the Council. The envelope is never opened
and in turn is lodged with the Sheriff Clerk who keeps it for a year and
then destroys it. Apparently, if you are so inclined you can go to the
Sheriff Clerk and ask to see it. I am told that the local parties usually
go to have a look and see who has voted for them and who has not!! I
presume Peter the same will apply to you as you too are in Scotland.
The scenario for the rest of the UK may be somewhat different.
Doreen Broom
Data Administrator
Scottish Borders Council
Council HQ
Newtown St.Boswells
Melrose
Borders TD6 0SA
Tel: 01835 824000
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Wilson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 08 June 2001 10:18
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Voters Registers
>
> I understand the Voters Register is updated every month now. Another
> question for the panel (DP related) - What happens to the polling
> stations "crossed off" copy of the register? This tells who has, and
> probably more importantly, who has not voted!
>
> Peter
>
>
> Peter Wilson
> Data Protection Officer
> University of Paisley
>
> >>> Ian Welton <[log in to unmask]> 06/07/01 08:26pm >>>
> Are any members of the group aware of how long the Voters Register
> information is retained by the Registrar?
>
> Is the information destroyed when the new registration information is
> collected, or is the old data stored for a period of time?
>
> Ian W
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