Postscript on this topic
The system seems to rely on the NI Number as an identification. NI Numbers
can only be used for purposes associated with tax or benefits; that is what a
Parliamentary Question states. This system is unlikely to qualify
My understanding is that the NI Number is also a General Indentifier in terms
of the First Principle - so the Government has powers to determine whether
this processing of the NI Number is lawful. I have heard third hand (in the
pub - where else?) that an order is in preparation but it is "difficult" -
has anybody heard anything else to substantiate this?
FInally if a tenant consents to the system holding these details, it is still
a likely breach of the Third Principle. If you look at the reports of the
DPR, you will see that the Registrar (Eric Howe, mainly) took action against
a bank, building society, Student Loans Company for use of NI number for ID
purposes. Also, there are issues associated with consent; a tenenat might be
unable to refuse to consent because of the consequences.
If tenants are given "merit" scores by Landlords then there are other fair
processing issues; certainly if they are given to other Landlords!
Tenants who suffer damage can sue for compensation if attributable to this
system. Tenants on benefits need extra cash. Is this an argument to promote
the use of this system?
C
-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask]
Sent: 22 August 2000 14:03
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Subject: Bad/Good Tenants database
Have a look at this!
www.landlordsdata.com/landlord.html See how you can log details about your
bad tenants here, including their date of birth, NI no and mobile phone
number
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