DVLA giving out our details

[PAULJ5555]

How do the DVLA get away with providing our details to private companies/individuals. The NHS/police don't do it so why the DVLA.

Not sure if this has happened but I would have thought a large motoring group like Piston Heads/RAC/ect would have campaigned to get this stopped, If people can get parliament to discuss MR Trump then why not our privacy.

I would have thought that there would be some EU law to protect our privacy.


Note: I'm all for the police providing details where needed and I don't ever get parking tickets/invoices as I park properly so that's not why I'm asking.

[PAULJ5555]

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/dvla_sellin...

Some good info here.

The main question is why do we not campaign to get it stopped.

[PAULJ5555]

TooMany2cvs said:

PAULJ5555 said:

The main question is why do we not campaign to get it stopped.

Think about it for a minute.

Somebody's car hits yours. They pss off, but you get the plate. You pass the plate to your insurer...
"Sorry, Sir. We can't get the keeper's details from that. Privacy, innit?"

You would have to report it to the police and get a crime number the police can provide this to the insurer.

[PAULJ5555]

Jasandjules said:

PAULJ5555 said:

How do the DVLA get away with providing our details to private companies/individuals. The NHS/police don't do it so why the DVLA.

Oh, I think you need to look into just what the NHS (and your GP) is about to do with your medical information..............

You obviously know so whats happening? Is it giving access to medical records so that companies can pressure us into making med neg claims.

Edited by PAULJ5555 on Tuesday 9th February 14:56

[PAULJ5555]

moffat said:

They're not given out without a great deal on due diligence. The DVLA are a nightmare for releasing data and I work within the 'data'industry.

In a lot of cases your data actually positively helps you e.g. validating points / convictions on your license without the insurer having to get you to prove it. Insurers also need to check that they're not insurering banned drivers too.

Not really sure what you are worried about, but believe me the DVLA aren't an issue.

I think most people would be happy for insurance to have access as it reduces admin and helps combat crime. Just other companies chasing civil matters.

[PAULJ5555]

TooMany2cvs said:

PAULJ5555 said:

You would have to report it to the police and get a crime number the police can provide this to the insurer.

<chuckle> Yes, that's a great plan.

Lemme guess - your main beef is that the parking enforcement industry have access?

As I said I don't have any beef as I park properly and don't get tickets/invoices,
the last ticket I got was about 8-10 years ago.
The question was, wondering why all the others that do have beef on PH, large motoring groups and the likes of peppipoo (SP) do something to get it changed.

Edited by PAULJ5555 on Tuesday 9th February 16:25