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FOI2025/00818: Concentrations of Crime Data Challenge

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Case reference FOI2025/00818

Received 15 September 2025

Published 16 June 2026

Request

Request Received: 15 September 2025

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide the following records relating to the Concentrations of Crime Data Challenge which was announced in August 2025 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-to-help-police-catch-criminals-before-they-strike 
 

  1. Any challenge specifications, briefing packs, or guidance provided to potential bidders that describe the data sources they may draw upon. 

  1. All documents or slide decks that identify or discuss anticipated data sources, including scoping notes or inventories. 

  1. Any data protection screening or impact assessments prepared to date that reference prospective data sources. 

  1. Copies of any draft data sharing agreement templates prepared in connection with this challenge. 

Response

Response sent: 5 November 2025

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