"The Open Rights Group and 18 other civil society organisations urged the regulator to formally investigate whether the Home Office's eVisa system is breaking UK data protection laws."
"The groups highlighted the 'high volume' of data quality and integrity errors linked to the scheme, which have prevented people from being able to reliably prove their immigration status."
"In one case, the technical errors with data held by the Home Office were so severe that the regulator previously found there had been a breach of UK data protection law."
"The ICO confirmed in early December 2025 that it had received the letter from civil society groups outlining their concerns, stating it will 'carefully assess the issues raised before responding.'"
The UK data regulator is under pressure to investigate the Home Office's eVisa system due to concerns raised by civil society organizations. These groups claim the system has significant data quality issues, affecting individuals' ability to prove their immigration status. They criticize the digital-only approach and the lack of alternative proof options. Affected individuals have reported severe technical errors, including incorrect visa statuses. The Information Commissioner's Office has acknowledged the concerns and is currently assessing the situation before proceeding with an investigation.
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