You can refuse the Work Programme

donnajunkie

LadyMissA wrote: »

so you could have said no I do not want all my info going to a 3rd party?

the way he did it it was like he was just being considerate. he even said its just incase you have told us something like you have an alcohol problem and dont want us to share it with them. i feel sure i would have been in trouble if i said i dont want any info sent to the provider.

LadyMissA

donnajunkie wrote: »

the way he did it it was like he was just being considerate. he even said its just incase you have told us something like you have an alcohol problem and dont want us to share it with them. i feel sure i would have been in trouble if i said i dont want any info sent to the provider.

but they do not need to know you NI number or bank details etc , do they?

donnajunkie

LadyMissA wrote: »

but they do not need to know you NI number or bank details etc , do they?

i am not sure about ni but i am 99.9% sure they dont get to see your bank details.

DebiT

If the Work programme providers were legally entitled to use your data they wouldnt ask you to sign a form giving consent before you even start.

Without your permission to use your data they cannot do so, and they cannot sanction you.

Just go to the site and send out the required letters after you have had your jobcentre interview about being referred to the work programme.

If you dont, you'll spend the next two years being sent for any slave labour job.

donnajunkie

DebiT wrote: »

If the Work programme providers were legally entitled to use your data they wouldnt ask you to sign a form giving consent before you even start.

Without your permission to use your data they cannot do so, and they cannot sanction you.

Just go to the site and send out the required letters after you have had your jobcentre interview about being referred to the work programme.

If you dont, you'll spend the next two years being sent for any slave labour job.

is there anyone here who this has worked for then? what has the reaction been from the jobcentre?

DCFC79

DebiT wrote: »

If the Work programme providers were legally entitled to use your data they wouldnt ask you to sign a form giving consent before you even start.

Without your permission to use your data they cannot do so, and they cannot sanction you.

Just go to the site and send out the required letters after you have had your jobcentre interview about being referred to the work programme.

If you dont, you'll spend the next two years being sent for any slave labour job.

unless you find your own job and dont need the job centre anymore

DebiT

LadyMissA wrote: »

so I have my meeting this Friday about the Work Programme and if I hand in that letter I do not have to go to a 'provider'?

Go to your meeting at the jobcentre about the work programme. Once you have had that meeting telling you they will be referring you to a provider, send out the required letters to the DWP with a copy to the jobcentre (recorded delivery), and another copy to the BDC (Benefit delivery centre) just to let them know what you have done.

You may then not receive an appointment for the work programme, but if you do, send the template letter to the CEO headquarters of your provider telling them you do not give them permission to use your data (and take a copy with you to your appointment - do not sign anything and tell them you refuse to sign anything as you have a dispute with the DWP, and you are waiting to hear from them. You can then leave - you may even be asked to leave.

DebiT

DCFC79 wrote: »

unless you find your own job and dont need the job centre anymore

Absolutely.:)

DebiT

Providers can be reported to the ICO for using your data without your permission.

DCFC79

DebiT wrote: »

Sent my letter to the DWP and a copy to the jobcentre/BDC, almost two weeks ago and have heard nothing. Posted my letter to the headquarters of my provider today (recorded del), and will be going to their local branch in person this week. I will hand them a copy of the same letter, and refuse to sign anything that gives them permission to use my data.

so what data do they use then