Didn't follow advice in NEWBIES thread

2532452

Thanks - I'll start prepping. They have asked for a proof of address to prove identity - would you agree this is reasonable? The newbees thread mentions DL or passport. Perhaps a sentence could be added about what is reasonable.

Redx

under GDPR you should always prove identity

this is best if its

a copy of the V5C with the correct address on it

2 recent redacted utility bills , with name , address and date showing

not a DL or passport, too much info being passed on

if you have a court claim letter from the CCBC to the right address etc, that is also ideal too

Coupon-mad

2532452 said:
Thanks - I'll start prepping. They have asked for a proof of address to prove identity - would you agree this is reasonable? The newbees thread mentions DL or passport. Perhaps a sentence could be added about what is reasonable.

No, the NEWBIES thread is too long and the above is not a parking law-related query, it's common sense re protection of personal data that I hope people can work out for themselves.  There must be a limit to the spoon feeding, I hope, or the British Public are in a worse state than I have them down for. 

Obviously you do not give a scam industry your passport or driving licence, or your phone number!

Equally obviously, a trader is allowed to (and must) check that a random person emailing them IS you, the data subject.