Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy explains how WANTED PEOPLE UK (WPUK) LTD ("we", "us", "our") uses artificial intelligence technologies in the collection, processing, and publication of information relating to individuals who are publicly sought by UK law enforcement and prosecuting authorities.

We are committed to ensuring that any use of AI is lawful, accurate, transparent, fair, and subject to meaningful human oversight.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all AI systems, automated tools, software applications, contractors, employees, and third parties engaged by WANTED PEOPLE UK in relation to:

• Collecting publicly available information relating to wanted persons;
• Extracting and processing information published by UK police forces, prosecuting authorities, courts, and other authorised public bodies;
• Preparing information for publication on our website and associated platforms.

3. Sources of Information

Our platform collects and republishes information that has already been lawfully published by official public authorities, including but not limited to:

• UK police forces;
• The Crown Prosecution Service;
• Other prosecuting authorities;
• Government agencies;
• Courts and tribunals where information is publicly available;
• Other authorised public bodies.

We seek to ensure that all AI source material originates from official, publicly accessible sources.

4. Use of Artificial Intelligence

We use AI and automated technologies to assist with:

• Identifying and locating relevant publicly available source material;
• Extracting information and images from official publications;
• Categorising and structuring data;
• Identifying duplicate or outdated entries;
• Assisting editorial staff with administrative and operational tasks;
• Monitoring official sources for updates, amendments, or removals.

AI systems are used solely as an assistive tool and are not relied upon as the sole basis for publication decisions.

5. Human Review and Quality Assurance

No content is published automatically.

All information identified, collected, extracted, or processed by AI systems is subject to a mandatory human quality assurance and editorial review process before publication.

A suitably trained member of staff must review all proposed content to:

• Verify that the source is an official and authoritative publication;
• Confirm that the information accurately reflects the original source material;
• Check that images correspond with the correct individual;
• Assess whether publication remains appropriate and lawful;
• Identify any obvious inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or outdated information;
• Confirm that publication complies with applicable legal and editorial standards.

Only after successful completion of this human review process may information be published.

6. Accuracy and Data Quality

We take reasonable steps to ensure that information published on our website is accurate and up to date.

However:

• Information is derived from third-party official sources;
• Circumstances may change after publication;
• Individuals may no longer be sought by authorities after publication.

We therefore regularly review published information and, where appropriate, update, amend, or remove content.

Where inaccuracies are identified, we will investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action.

7. Compliance with UK Law

Our use of AI and publication activities are intended to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, where relevant:

• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR);
• The Data Protection Act 2018;
• The Human Rights Act 1998;
• The Defamation Act 2013;
• The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), where applicable;
• Applicable media, publishing, and intellectual property laws.

We recognise that the publication of personal data requires careful balancing of legitimate public interest, individual rights, and legal obligations.

8. Automated Decision-Making

WANTED PEOPLE UK does not make decisions concerning publication solely by automated means.

No individual is listed, categorised, or published on our platform exclusively as a result of automated processing.

Final publication decisions are always made by a human reviewer.

9. Bias, Fairness and Safeguards

We recognise that AI systems may produce errors, omissions, or biased outcomes.

To mitigate these risks, we:

• Require human oversight of all AI-generated outputs;
• Periodically test and review AI systems for accuracy and reliability;
• Maintain procedures for correcting errors;
• Review complaints and removal requests on a case-by-case basis;
• Monitor for inappropriate, inaccurate, or misleading outputs.

10. Removal and Corrections

If an individual, legal representative, law enforcement agency, or authorised person believes information published by us is inaccurate, outdated, unlawful, or should no longer be displayed, they may contact us at: info@wantedpeople-uk.com

We will assess all requests promptly and, where appropriate, amend, restrict, or remove content.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect information processed by our systems against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Access to AI systems and editorial tools is restricted to authorised personnel only.

12. Governance and Accountability

Responsibility for oversight of AI use rests with the Data Protection Officer, who will oversee Editorial Compliance.

We periodically review this policy and our AI practices to ensure continued compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

13. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed at least annually, or sooner where:

• There are significant changes to our AI systems;
• Legal or regulatory requirements change;
• Material changes occur in our publication practices.