The Migrants' Rights Network (MRN) has highlighted that public data sharing for immigration enforcement often acts as a deterrent for migrants seeking essential services rather than being effective in enforcement.
Data sharing between the Home Office and other government bodies generates a significant amount of intelligence—60,000 pieces each year—targeting undocumented migrants, yet deters access to public services.
Despite the halt of certain data-sharing practices following the Windrush scandal, new agreements have emerged which still connect the financial sector with immigration enforcement activities.
With these arrangements in place, many migrants are left unable to access necessary healthcare and benefits, accentuating the restrictive nature of immigration-related data sharing.
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