Local councils in England are refusing to share sensitive
personal data of rough sleepers with the Home Office over fears it could result
in their deportation. A secret programme using homelessness charities to pass
rough sleepers’ personal information directly to the Home Office without their
consent was revealed by the Observer this month. Data shared through the
scheme, which is currently in its trial phase, could lead to the deportation of
non-UK rough sleepers in some cases. It is understood that 11 councils will not
share the personal data unless explicit consent has been given. Read more on
the Guardian website.
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