How long do we keep your information?
We keep your information as set out in our retention schedule below:
| Type of document | Retained |
|---|---|
|
Householder enquiry forms (HEFS) |
1 month from end of annual canvass |
| Invitations to register (ITRs) | 1 month from receipt of form |
| Requests for evidence | 1 month from receipt of evidence |
| Applications from overseas, armed forces etc. (‘special category’) electors | 1 month from receipt of application |
| Applications from anonymous electors | 1 year from receipt of application |
| Absent vote applications | 3 years from receipt of application |
| Personal identifier signature refresh applications | 3 years from receipt of application |
| Requests for copies of the electoral register | 2 years from completion of request |
| Nomination papers | 1 year from receipt of nomination form |
| Ballot papers and Corresponding Numbers List | 1 year from date of election |
| Marked registers/postal/proxy lists | 1 year from date of election |