Shoplifting: Crime Prevention — Written Question

Question

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance she has provided to high street retailers on whether they may (a) share details of suspected shoplifters with other retailers and (b) post photographs of suspected shoplifters.

Answer

Sarah Jones

It is the legal responsibility of retailers to decide on a case-by-case basis if it is necessary, proportionate and lawful to share personal details of alleged shoplifters.The Information Commissioner’s Office provides guidance on data sharing, including ...

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