The provisions governing the release of this data have, in effect, been in place, for over 40 years. When these provisions were originally introduced they did not envisage the introduction of electronic databases, the large number of vehicles now on the roads, or the range of bodies now requesting access.
- the organisations that should have information from the vehicle register and the reasons for their having it;
- how we manage access to the register; and
- the audit regime for those who are granted access.
Roads Minister Stephen Ladyman said: "We think it's very important to protect privacy and confidentiality, and I understand why many people have serious concerns about the kinds of organisations that receive information from the vehicle register.
"The rules were put in place a long time ago, but the time is now right to look again at whether these rules are right for today's circumstances.
"We want a system that protects people from misuse of their personal details, but that enables organisations and individuals with a good reason to identify the keeper of a vehicle to do so."
The review will look at the provisions (regulation 27 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2742) which replaced previous similar provisions), under which data is released from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's vehicle register.
The consultation will run from today until 24th March 2006.
The consultation seeks views on the groups that should have information from the vehicle register and the reasons for their having it; how we manage access to the register; and the audit regime for those who are granted access. Following the consultation the DfT will announce any changes that are to be made and if necessary, amend legislation accordingly.
Quelle: Publictechnology, 20.02.2006
