Report Summary
Issued 30 October 2023, this FOI response confirms that information on Police National Computer software use is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
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Request
We are currently running a competitive analysis of various forms official software, in order to assist public bodies (where we can) to get the best value for money.
We are currently considering software relating to the Police National Computer "PNC". We are using this website to assist organisations by reducing the likeliness of them having to respond to similar enquiries in the near future.
In order to assist us, we would be grateful if you could please provide (at your earliest convenience) a copy of your most recent PNC Supply Agreement, an equivalent for CAFCASS is referred to by HMICFRS - see Use of the Police National Computer by non-police organisations
In any case, please confirm:
Whether you use the software referred to as "PNC Guard and Transaction Analyser" ("PNC Guard")
Whether you continue to have access to PNC Transaction Logs
How many licenses you hold for the PNC
How many licenses you hold for the PNC Guard
What form of devices you are able to use to access the PNC (laptops, phones, tablets, etc)
Whether that access to view Transaction Logs includes those made by other organisations
What time period you are able to refer back to in order to review transaction logs made by your own organisation
What time period you are able to refer back to in order to review transaction logs made by other organisations
Whether you are able to delete entries made to the PNC
Whether you are able to delete Transaction Logs without deleting the original entry
How long you retain PNC data for
How long you retain electronic Transaction Logs for
If Transaction Logs are retained in a non-electronic formal, please confirm this format, the length of time retained, and the manner of retention