Jackie
In the past I have always made it clear to the CSA that the information will be provided only if the person described accepts that he/she is the absent parent or parent with care. That means that I write to the person, explain the request from the CSA and request confirmation. I also say that if they fail to respond I will provide the information within 2 weeks. If they dispute the CSA information then it is sent back to the CSA to sort out.
Doug
Douglas Colyer
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From: Leesons Jackie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 03 February 2005 09:47
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Child Support Agency
Statutory Instrument 1992/1812 seems to allow for the disclosure, but I have concerns that if we give the bank details for John Smith (for instance) at a particular address, it may not be the same John Smith that has dependent children. Council Tax do not record NINOs, so identification is difficult.
Jackie
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> Sent: 03 February 2005 09:33
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> Subject: Re: Child Support Agency
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> Yes and there appears to be nothing in it to help. I actually phoned them and the response I got was I can only advise on DP. I had a phone call from the Scottish Office(DP) and a colleague of mine totally agreed with me that it seemed a bit "iffy". She also pointed out that in the past some of these letters are coming from people in very junior positions and in fact are not entitled to the information. Also, not everyone will give their bank details when paying CT as they may in fact pay by cash. I am at the moment of the opinion not to disclose.
> Doreen
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DREW Nic [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 03 February 2005 08:43
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Child Support Agency
> >
> > The IC's guidance
> >
> > http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk/cms/DocumentUploads/Compliance
> > %20Advice%20redraft.pdf
> >
> > Nic Drew
> > DPO
> > Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Leesons Jackie [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 02 February 2005 16:54
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Child Support Agency
> >
> > We have also received an identical request and I can't think of a reason
> > to disclose either.
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
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> > > Sent: 02 February 2005 14:24
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Child Support Agency
> > >
> > > Hi Folks
> > >
> > > I'm sure we have visited this query before.....but, the CSA are asking
> > us to confirm we have a person resident at a specific address and asking
> > us to disclose their bank details. The information has been supplied to
> > us for yes, Council Tax purposes (not meant to disclose for secondary
> > purposes due to Local Govt Finance Act.
> > >
> > > The CSA are quoting Social Security Act and the Child Support
> > (Information, Evidence & Disclosure) Regs but there doesn't appear to be
> > anythng in those compelling us to disclose.
> > >
> > > Anyone any thoughts?
> > >
> > > Doreen
> > > Doreen Broom
> > > Access to Information Officer
> > > Scottish Borders Council
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> > > Fax: 01835 825041
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