Chat & Social > The Bar - General Chat

Data protection

(1/3) > >>

Jimbo:
Anyone know about the Data Protection Act ?

I use my own car for work (travelling to different customer sites), and hence have Class 1 business insurance etc. In the past we've had to prove to our line managers that:

a) The vehicle has a valid MoT
b) Is insured to the correct level and
c) We have a driving licence (!!!!)

The company in their cost/time-saving way have outsourced this function to a company called 'Licence Bureau' - we need to fill a form in with personal details, send them copies of MoT, d/licence, insurance docs etc.

Is this right and legal - or is it somehow contravening the DPA ?

Tks,
Jim

Edge:
I imagine it would be contravening if you did not give permission for your data to be passed on, but dont quote me on that.

Thrasher:
My wife is a Data Protection Officer - want me to ask her ;-)

Bob696:
They would not be allows to pass info on to 3rd parties without YOUR permission (as it is your personal details). They can not collect data that is not directly relevent to their job e.g. it is none of their concern if your wife drives the car at weekends.

You also have the rite to see all data they hold about you although they may make a nominal charge to you for providing this information.

strapping young lad:
have you opted out?

can you opt back in and get a company car?


sounds dubious though

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page