Content Review Requests
GovWire republishes public-sector news items under the Open Government Licence for the purposes of transparency and public information.
If you believe a specific item requires review due to exceptional circumstances, you may submit a request.
Please note:
- Submission of this form does not imply acceptance of liability
- Not all requests will result in removal
- Requests lacking sufficient detail may not be considered
What happens next?
Once a Content Review Request is submitted, it is assessed as part of a structured review process.
Requests are first checked to confirm the content was lawfully published by a UK public authority and that the request relates to exceptional circumstances. Content is not removed automatically at this stage.
Where appropriate, the original source may be reviewed to determine whether the item remains publicly available, has been amended, or has been withdrawn.
If a request proceeds, GovWire considers whether continued republication remains lawful, proportionate, and in the public interest. In some cases, clarification or limited redaction may be considered. Removal is a last resort.
Requesters may be notified of the outcome. Submission of a request does not guarantee removal, and GovWire is not obliged to engage in ongoing correspondence.
Data protection and GDPR
GovWire republishes public-sector information that was lawfully published by UK public authorities as part of their official duties. Where personal data (including names) appears, this information has already been placed into the public domain by the originating authority. Republication is carried out for the purposes of public information, transparency, and freedom of expression, and does not involve the addition, alteration, or misuse of personal data. Under UK GDPR, lawful republication of public-domain material does not require consent and does not, by itself, constitute unfair or unlawful processing. GovWire considers data protection obligations in line with guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office and assesses exceptional cases through its Content Review process.