Do not let the Government access information on pensioners' bank accounts.

where_are_we

"Clause 128 and schedule 11 of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill would, if agreed by Parliament, allow the Government to receive certain information on the bank accounts of people in receipt of the state pension."

There is a petition to stop this by "Prospect" trade union which represents "scientists, engineers, tech experts and in other specialist roles".

What is it in particular that is of interest concerning those in receipt of state pensions? 

Should we be concerned?  

zagfles

Previous discussion here:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6490558/gov-access-to-bank-accounts-for-those-in-receipt-of-sp/

born_again

You are aware that certain Government depts are already provided by bank with certain account information.

Emmia

Just because someone is in receipt of their state pension, doesn't mean they're also properly declaring their income for tax purposes....

boingy

I'm a bit surprised the govt can't already access that sort of data.

castle96

I thought it WAS going ahead BUT ONLY for those on certain ? 0r all ? DWP benefits

eskbanker

castle96 said:

I thought it WAS going ahead

As per OP, the bill is progressing through Parliament, so hasn't become law yet.

castle96 said:

BUT ONLY for those on certain ? 0r all ? DWP benefits

No sign of any specific stipulations in the draft legislation....

https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3430