I did a quick search on this and there is some corespondance with the ICO about this very subject on the what do they know site. here is the link.
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/data_protection_act_29_3
The most important thing seems to be that the request is in writing????
Chris
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Sent: 20 September 2012 11:15
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Request from Northern Gas
In this case, is there any clear guidance as to how we distinguish between debt collectors who benefit from Section 29 exemption and who don't? Our practice has been to provide info on request to the police, NHS counter-fraud office, and the DWP Social Security people. Should we have been doing this?
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From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Doherty
Sent: 19 September 2012 21:18
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Request from Northern Gas
Evenin' All,
Statutory debt recovery only. Does not benefit from Section 29 exemption.
Therefore needs information notice to alleged debtor as this would be a new use of data.
Suggest, 'sorry' is a good answer.
md
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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Request from Northern Gas
> Hi Lindsay - I know we have not provided this in the past. Basically
> we are not a sdebt tracing agency! and I doubt if it would be a lawful
> purpose.
> Regards,
> Doreen
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lindsay Foody
> Sent: 19 September 2012 09:43
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> Subject: Request from Northern Gas
>
> We've had a request from Northern Gas Networks for confirmation of
> address of a named individual to pursue re gas theft - this is the
> first one I've received and from initial discussions, colleagues in
> other Council have taken different approaches - some have provided the
> info requested and others not.
>
> NGN have explained:
>
> "As part of our responsibilities as a Public Gas Transporter, Northern
> Gas Networks Limited (NGN) investigates instances of suspected gas
> theft and is entitled to recover from any offenders the value of gas
> so taken by them from our network ((Gas Act 1986 (as amended by the
> Gas Act 1995 and the Utilities Act 2000) Schedule 2B, paragraph 9)).
> Furthermore, our Gas Transporter Licence requires us to investigate
> such matters and to use reasonable endeavours to recover from those
> persons who have breached the Gas Act the value of the gas they have illegally taken from our network.
> In order to achieve this, for instances of suspected theft of gas it
> is important that we make every effort to ascertain who the
> responsible party is and to obtain an accurate address for them so
> that we can invoice them the value of gas they have illegally taken
> from our network, together with our investigation costs."
>
> Any thoughts?
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