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Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2009.


Data Protection

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the passing on of motorists' private addresses to third parties other than the police by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is permitted by the Data Protection Act 1998.
Answer

The Data Protection Act 1998 does not permit or prevent the passing on of personal data. Instead the Act provides a framework in which data may be used. Information held on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's vehicle record may be disclosed to third parties other than the police in a number of circumstances. Disclosure in these circumstances is therefore in accordance with the Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4868; 712 c197WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Disclosure of information Data protection Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Personal records
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk