# The Immigration (Provision of Physical Data) Regulations 2003, Regulation 8: Destruction of information


If an applicant proves that he is—
(a) a British citizen; or
(b) a Commonwealth citizen who has right of abode in the United Kingdom as a result of section 2(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 1971,
any record of fingerprints provided pursuant to these Regulations and any copies of fingerprints must be destroyed as soon as reasonably practicable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2003/0110466454/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-immigration-provision-of-physical-data-regulations-2003/regulation-8
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