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Copy of police report

Information you can get

You can only get a copy of information:

  • about yourself, or

  • a child under 18 years of age who is in your care.

You cannot get information about others. Other people's information is confidential and will be deleted.

Reports to insurance companies

In most cases, insurance companies can get relevant insurance reports.

If you ask for a copy of a police report to be sent to an insurance company, please state its name and email address.

Personal information

You have the right to receive personal information that the police have registered about you, according to the Act on the Protection of Privacy.

Police reports that are of direct concern to you

If you are a involved in a case, for example a plaintiff, defendant or witness, you can often access a police report or other related documents.

This applies only to information that directly affects you.

Information from an investigation, with limitations

When a case is closed or no longer under investigation, it is more likely that access to certain data can be granted.

This only applies to information that directly concerns you.

Lawyers, defence lawyers and paralegals

Lawyers, defense attorneys and paralegals can get relevant information they need for their clients regarding cases they are working on.

Service provider

The Icelandic Po­lice