QUOTE (Gan @ Sun, 24 Jun 2012 - 18:56)
QUOTE (Broadsword @ Sun, 24 Jun 2012 - 18:42)
There's nothing complicated here - it's route 1 to the DVLA - end of sports.
Do DVLA really take meaningful action quickly after one report ?
Firstly, NSL have already been flagged to the DVLA on a number of occasions recently for unethical behaviour but this is a straightforward misuse/misrepresentation of registered keeper data - it's there in black and white, no arguments, no excuses, no wriggle room to 'spin' it with another interpretation.
Next, if such a complaint is brought to the attention of the DVLA then they have no alternative but to suspend registered keeper access whilst they instruct the BPA to investigate.
Only last November, David Evans, the (then) Corporate Director of the DVLA, reassured the Parliamentary Transport Committee in his oral evidence that (referring to private parking);
"For vehicles, we use the "reasonable cause" legal gateway, where, if there is an allegation that some damage or harm has been done through the use of a vehicle, the only information the person who alleges the harm has is the vehicle registration number, then we will give them the details of the keeper from whom they can start to make inquiries about who was the operator of the vehicle at the time this harm was done. It is a point of first contact but it does not establish liability at that point".
Also, on this page from the DVLA's own website they give very tough reassurances
Frequently asked questions about data releaseAnd if you scroll down to the last question: "
What is DVLA doing about details being accessed by criminals"?
The second paragraph gives the very public and firm commitment
"If it is brought to our attention that an organisation may be misusing data we will immediately suspend the release of further data to the organisation and instigate a thorough investigation. Any evidence of abuse will be referred to the Information Commissioner for further investigation and, where appropriate, prosecution".
There you have it, the DVLA has given a public written commitment that two things will happen, firstly they
will (not 'may' 'might' or 'consider') suspend the release of data and secondly an investigation will be instigated.
Finally, whilst it would be best if the OP or the 'victim' were to report the facts, there's nothing to stop anyone copying the letter and making their own complaint because as a concerned member of the public they are perfectly entitled to do so.
Game set and match.