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Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Monday, 26 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 November 2007. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


Child Benefit: Personal Records

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to his statement of 20 November 2007, Official Report, columns 1101-04, on HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), how much time banks requested after receipt of data files from HMRC to ensure adequate protection of customer accounts before details of the loss of personal information was released to the public; and when he received the request.
Answer

HMRC worked closely with the banks to inform them of the missing data and to ensure the right safeguards are in place to protect individuals. The banks asked for sufficient time to prepare for the announcement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
468 c1347-8W; 169539
Session
2007-08
Related items
HM Revenue and Customs
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Child benefit Personal records
Link
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