The Edited Register
Who can access your details on the Register of Electors
There are 2 versions of the Register of Electors - the Full Register and the Edited Register. The Edited Register can be sold for commercial or other general purposes. The Full Register can only be obtained by a person or organisation entitled by law for a recognised purpose. At the point of application, people are given an opportunity to instruct the Council to remove their names from the Edited Register.
People/organisations entitled to obtain the full register include:
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The Electoral Commission, for checking whether donations made to political parties are from registered voters.
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The Boundary Commission, to enable it to check electorate information when re-drawing electoral boundaries.
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Elected representatives, such as MP's and local councillors, so that they know who they represent.
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Candidates at elections, to enable them to canvass effectively.
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National and local political parties, to assist candidates and for campaigning purposes.
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Police Forces and Security Services, for the detection and prevention of crime and terrorism.
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Libraries and Archive Services, where the register may be viewed under supervision.