The apps were designed by Aflac to help its sales force access Aflac's customer database, claims or policy information while on the road.

WSJ: Business Tasks Bring Out Serious Side of Apps

The 46-year-old, of Orchard Road, Plymouth, was arrested for drink-driving in 2000 but his DNA was not on the database at that time, the BBC has learned.

BBC: Devon and Cornwall Police DNA use investigated