ICO reprimands London police over unauthorized use of Auror platform

The UK's ICO has reprimanded the Metropolitan Police for uploading sensitive data to the unapproved Auror intelligence-sharing platform. Around 500 accounts were created between March 2023 and September 2024, with 375 actively used; data on 179 people, including three minors, was uploaded in 2024. The ICO ordered the force to tighten governance of third-party technologies.

• About 500 Auror accounts created, 375 actively used for policing
• Personal data of 179 people uploaded, including three under 18
• No data protection impact assessment was carried out before use
• ICO ordered stronger controls, staff training and regular testing