Retention of case material
Our data retention policy for case material is broadly in line with the Memorandum of Understanding between the
Association of Chief Police Officers and the Forensic Science Service (see the
official ACPO-FSS document
here).
Spencer Research Ltd will dispose of
any material that constitutes a health hazard (e.g. body fluid samples) as
soon as practicable.
The data retention period will commence on 31 December of the year in which Spencer
Research Ltd first received the case. We will retain case material for seven years after the start of the
retention period except for cases of
kidnap,
unlawful imprisonment, murder, manslaughter, rape, wounding, terrorism,
aggravated burglary, or robbery where we will retain data for 30 years
Spencer Research Ltd. may retain case material beyond the retention period, for example on
grounds of public interest, first use of a scientific technique or special
media interest.
Retained material will be destroyed at
the end of the retention period unless Spencer Research Ltd. is specifically notified
in good time to
the contrary.
Contact us from here to discuss any case.
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