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Removing a default on your credit file using Section 78

Hi there,

I wonder if anyone can help? I am trying very hard to remove a default notice on my credit file which is preventing me from getting a mortgage. I do not remember receiveing a default notice so I have written to the bank using Section 78 as a means of them to send me evidence that this notice was ever supplied.

I received a letter back from the bank stating that "Section 78 only applies during the lifetime of the agreement and as the account has been closed there is no longer a regulated agreement between ourselves."

Can anyone advise the next steps as I think this is a clear fob off! Should I use The Freedom of Information Act and request this information again? Or is there another solution?

Help!

Thanks in advance

Pol

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  • izools
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    You need to use the data protection act seeking proof that you agreed for your data to be shared with credit reference agencies.
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