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Not my parking ticket

Hello. I received a letter today about an unpaid parking ticket. I phoned the Council involved, they guided me to the photographic proof on their website. Their photo is a white work van, with a registration plate one digit away from my purple citroen cactus car. I have appealed it, it's obviously an error, but I'm curious if I can do anything to have my details erased from that Council's records, including the email address I had to provide to be able to appeal.
That's assuming of course they uphold my appeal and redirect their demand for £160 to the company (name on the side of the work van photographed) that got the ticket.
Thanks.

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  • Gr1pr
    Gr1pr Posts: 12,602 Forumite
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    As its a council matter,  I suggest that you post your query over on the FTLA parking forum website after reading their posting requirements first,  they should be able to advise you 
  • Yes, GDPR gives you the right to erasure of your details but only if they have no reason to keep it
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,312 Forumite
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    I would simply focus on the fact that it's not your vehicle and leave the rest to them.
    There may be an escalation path, leading up to a hearing at an independent tribunal.
    If they do persist in their claim, then the tribunal will listen to and evaluate the facts.
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