Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 10 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 March 2005. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 17 March 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is allowed to pass on details it holds on individuals to operators of privately-owned and operated car parks.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is allowed to pass on details it holds on individuals to operators of privately-owned and operated car parks. [221968] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 15 March 2005]: Regulations provide for the release of vehicle keeper details from the register maintained by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to applicant who can demonstrate `reasonable cause' for their request. Legal advice is that the enforcement of parking restrictions on private property meets the `reasonable cause' criterion. If information were not released in these circumstances, landlords would have great difficulty in enforcing their rights to their property. The Information Commissioner is aware that personal data is used in this way and he has issued advice that is available on his website.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c350W;432 c348W; 221968
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Disclosure of information Data protection Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Private sector Parking Vehicle number plates
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk