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Met Police in trouble with data watchdog over Auror use

Original: Metropolitan Police's unchecked use of shoplifting platform lands force in trouble with data watchdog Officers unlawfull

The Metropolitan Police unlawfully uploaded the details of 179 people to Auror, a retail crime and shoplifting reporting platform, without the required privacy checks or corporate approval, drawing intervention from the UK data watchdog. The case has raised concerns about police forces adopting third-party surveillance and data-sharing tools without oversight, and renewed debate about how personal data is handled in crime prevention.

Why now: The finding that a major police force bypassed privacy rules when sharing personal data has triggered regulatory action and public concern.

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• Metropolitan Police's unchecked use of shoplifting platform lands force in trouble with data watchdog Officers unlawfully uploaded 179 people's details to Auror without required privacy checks or corporate approval https://www. theregister.com/security/2026/… · techwire@gamefan.net · 3

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