http://digbig.com/3ndh (Word doc.)
"There is an increase in the number of requests being made to Chief Constables for the removal of DNA, fingerprints and PNC. This has been brought about by changes to PACE and a recent decision made in the Royal Courts of Justice by the Information Tribunal affecting the retention of criminal conviction history on PNC. Whilst acknowledging the responsibility of Chief Officers as Data Controllers, it is important that national consistency is achieved when considering the removal of such records. "
