Electoral Registration
Access, Sales and Supply of the Register
The Electoral Registration Officer makes and keeps two versions of the electoral register - the full register and the edited register.
The Full Register
Lists the name and address of everyone who is registered to vote.
The Electoral Registration Officer and some local libraries hold a copy.
Anyone can look at it, but it is a criminal offence to supply or use copies for purposes other than those set down in law.
More information is available at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
The main use of the full register is to show who can vote at elections and referendums.
Credit reference agencies can use it, but only to check your name and address if you are applying for credit and for other purposes specified in law.
It can also be used for law enforcement.
The Edited Register
This is available for general sale and can be used for any purpose.
The edited register can be bought by any person, company or organisation and can be used for commercial activities such as marketing.
If you want to opt out of having your details appear on the edited register, please tick the "Edited Register" box on the annual canvass form.