PART 2Information in the database

Procedures for ensuring the accuracy of information in the database

5.—(1) A Schedule 4 or Schedule 5 body which discloses information for inclusion in the database must take reasonable steps to ensure the information is accurate.

(2) In providing information under section 12(9) of the Act the Secretary of State must take reasonable steps to ensure the information is accurate.

(3) Where it appears to a local authority that a child record for which it is responsible is or may be inaccurate or incomplete, the authority must take reasonable steps to correct the inaccuracy or to complete the record.