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Dvla

Seeing more and more threads/posts everyday of people complaining to DVLA about poor practices by PPC's and the DVLA selling our information with little or no checks.

After an initial flurry of bans by the DVLA in Sep/Oct last year when it looked like the might be beginning to take the matter seriously, they have gone back in to their shell.

I think it's about time people start taking action, complain to whoever will listen, but certainly your local MP and ICO.

Maybe even start a petition to get it discussed in Parliament?

I know it will be a long process, but if enough people complain your MP/Parliament can't go on ignoring forever...

Thoughts?

Comments

  • Stroma
    Stroma Posts: 7,971 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Yes a petition is good, the government has a place for this. Think you need at least 100k signatures for it to be raised in parliament. Think complaints should continue to be given to the dvla, I'm awaiting for 2 at the moment. I will take it to my local mp if they don't answer soon
    When posting a parking issue on MSE do not reveal any information that may enable PPCs to identify you. They DO monitor the forum.
    We don't need the following to help you.
    Name, Address, PCN Number, Exact Date Of Incident, Date On Invoice, Reg Number, Vehicle Picture, The Time You Entered & Left Car Park, Or The Amount of Time You Overstayed.
    :beer: Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Member :beer:
  • Fergie76
    Fergie76 Posts: 2,293 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    It appears that there is already a few - http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/search?q=dvla

    Maybe we should choose one and get everyone who we help to sign it as a way of thank you...
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