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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-12-12more like thismore than 2018-12-12
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many prosecutions the DVLA has pursued in relation to suspected illegal access to a driver's personal data on the DVLA's computer system by private car park operators. more like this
tabling member constituency Bury North more like this
tabling member printed
James Frith more like this
uin 201731 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-12-18more like thismore than 2018-12-18
answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has no powers to bring prosecutions where personal data from its records may have been obtained unlawfully. Any such cases would be passed to the Information Commissioner, who is empowered to investigate and consider appropriate enforcement action.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-12-18T14:15:07.433Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-18T14:15:07.433Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4637
label Biography information for James Frith more like this
843582
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-19more like thismore than 2018-02-19
answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Housing, Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what legislation regulates the operation of private car parks. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Hallam more like this
tabling member printed
Jared O'Mara more like this
uin 127923 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-22more like thismore than 2018-02-22
answer text <p>The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 banned the clamping of vehicles by private parking companies and introduced the principle of vehicle keeper liability. Currently, the private parking industry operates under a system of self-regulation.</p><p>Sir Greg Knight has introduced a Private Members’ Bill that seeks to create an independent code of practice for private parking companies. The Government fully supports Sir Greg’s Bill, which will seek to get the fairest deal for motorists and will help tackle rogue private parking operators.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Richmond (Yorks) more like this
answering member printed Rishi Sunak more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-22T14:08:13.33Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-22T14:08:13.33Z
answering member
4483
label Biography information for Rishi Sunak more like this
tabling member
4661
label Biography information for Jared O'Mara more like this
806605
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-14more like thismore than 2017-12-14
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure private parking companies undertake land ownership checks before submitting data requests to the DVLA and issuing parking tickets on private land. more like this
tabling member constituency Cheltenham more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Chalk more like this
uin 119681 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-21more like thismore than 2017-12-21
answer text <p>Landowners are responsible for deciding the terms and conditions that apply for parking on their land and the terms of their contracts with private parking companies.</p><p> </p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) only discloses data to parking companies that are members of an accredited trade association and signed up to a code of practice that promotes fair treatment of motorists. The DVLA is notified of any issues of non-compliance with the code as needed.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA carries out both remote and on-site audits in conjunction with the Government Internal Audit Agency. These audits help to ensure that data is used only in accordance with strict contractual terms. Failure to comply can result in a parking company’s suspension from eligibility to request vehicle keeper data.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-21T08:59:15.753Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-21T08:59:15.753Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4481
label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
767417
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2017-10-09more like thismore than 2017-10-09
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to strengthen the powers given to local authorities to regulate private car parks. more like this
tabling member constituency Clacton more like this
tabling member printed
Giles Watling more like this
uin 106544 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-13more like thismore than 2017-10-13
answer text <p>We have already taken steps to help local authorities tackle unfair practices by private parking operators, including the banning of wheel clamping and towing.</p><p>My Department is also considering reforms of the private parking sector and we are keen to ensure motorists get fair treatment from private parking companies.</p><p>We welcome Sir Greg Knight’s Private Members’ Bill that seeks to create an independent code of practice for private parking companies. We look forward to reading Sir Greg’s recommendations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Nuneaton more like this
answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-13T16:24:20.677Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-13T16:24:20.677Z
answering member
4024
label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones more like this
tabling member
4677
label Biography information for Giles Watling more like this
767429
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-09more like thismore than 2017-10-09
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many private parking companies have had access to DVLA data suspended because they have been found not to follow the trade association's code of practice. more like this
tabling member constituency Denton and Reddish more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Gwynne more like this
uin 106756 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-17more like thismore than 2017-10-17
answer text <p>In the last financial year, two private parking companies had been suspended from receiving data from the Driver and Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) because they had been found not to follow the accredited trade association's code of practice.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-17T14:59:23.32Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-17T14:59:23.32Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
755620
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-04more like thismore than 2017-09-04
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to tackle the practices of rogue private parking operators. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield Central more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Blomfield more like this
uin 7201 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-12more like thismore than 2017-09-12
answer text <p>We have already taken steps to tackle unfair practices by private parking operators, including the banning of wheel clamping and towing.</p><p>My Department is also considering reforms of the private parking sector and we are keen to ensure motorists get fair treatment from private parking companies.</p><p>We welcome the Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight’s Private Member's Bill that seeks to create an independent code of practice for private parking companies. We look forward to reading Sir Greg’s recommendations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Nuneaton more like this
answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-12T10:36:05.82Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-12T10:36:05.82Z
answering member
4024
label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones more like this
tabling member
4058
label Biography information for Paul Blomfield more like this
753585
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-18more like thismore than 2017-07-18
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many and what proportion of private parking companies were fined by the DVLA for non-compliance with Keeper of a Vehicle at the Date of an Event contracts in each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Halton more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Twigg more like this
uin 5834 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) does not impose fines for non-compliance with contracts applying to Keeper at Date of Event enquiries.</p><p> </p><p>Private parking companies that do not comply with contractual terms can have their facility to request vehicle keeper data suspended.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows the number and proportion of private parking companies suspended in each of the last three financial years:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total number of private parking companies with a Keeper at Date of Event contract </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of private parking companies suspended for non-compliance</strong> <strong> </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Proportion of private parking companies suspended</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>87</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>11.5%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>94</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>9.6%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>109</p></td><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>3.7%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T12:42:33.95Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T12:42:33.95Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
429
label Biography information for Derek Twigg more like this
753586
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-18more like thismore than 2017-07-18
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what monitoring procedures the DVLA has put in place to ensure that private parking companies comply with the conditions of a contract for a Keeper of a Vehicle at the Date of an Event. more like this
tabling member constituency Halton more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Twigg more like this
uin 5835 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) takes the protection of the data it holds very seriously and has robust measures in place to ensure it is not misused.</p><p><br>To help ensure motorists are treated fairly, private parking companies that request vehicle keeper data are required to be members of an appropriate accredited trade association and TO adhere to its Code of Practice. The DVLA is notified promptly of compliance issues as required</p><p><br>The DVLA carries out its own comprehensive auditing, involving both remote and on-site audits in conjunction with the Government Internal Audit Agency. This is designed to ensure that the data requested is used only in accordance with strict contractual terms. Failure to comply can result in suspension of the parking company's ability to request vehicle keeper data</p><p><br>Following its most recent audit of the DVLA’s procedures for releasing data to private parking companies, the Information Commissioner’s Office found that there was a high level of assurance that processes were in place to MANAGE non-compliance with data protection requirements. The audit was published on 1 June 2016, and can be found at <a href="https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/audits-advisory-visits-and-overview-reports/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency-dvla/" target="_blank">https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/audits-advisory-visits-and-overview-reports/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency-dvla/</a></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T12:46:31.497Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T12:46:31.497Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
429
label Biography information for Derek Twigg more like this
753587
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-18more like thismore than 2017-07-18
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what procedures the DVLA has put in place for the assessment of applications by private parking companies for access to the personal details of vehicle owners. more like this
tabling member constituency Halton more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Twigg more like this
uin 5833 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-21more like thismore than 2017-07-21
answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) provides information manually and via an electronic process. Before releasing vehicle keeper data through the manual process, the DVLA requires private parking companies to provide their full company registration details. These include the company’s registered address, Companies House registration number, Data Protection registration and Accredited Trade Association membership details. Companies must declare why they need the data and how it will be used. Documentation must also be supplied for each request demonstrating reasonable cause for needing the information. This can include landowner authorisation and evidence of the contravention of car parking terms and conditions. The information provided by the private parking company is thoroughly checked. Any request that fails to include sufficient information is rejected.</p><p> </p><p>Private parking companies who wish to request information through electronic links must complete a six month probationary period. As well as supplying the details for the process outlined above, companies are required to make a minimum of 300 manual applications over the period. The DVLA will also liaise with the relevant Accredited Trade Association throughout the process to ensure that the company continues to adhere to the code of practice.</p><p> </p><p>Private parking companies who successfully complete the probation period must enter into a contract before being able to request vehicle keeper data electronically.</p>
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-21T12:49:16.417Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-21T12:49:16.417Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
429
label Biography information for Derek Twigg more like this
720277
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-04-13more like thismore than 2017-04-13
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Parking: Private Sector remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will discuss with the Department of Transport, the DVLA and the trades associations for private car parking companies reviewing the regulations for the passing of information gained from the DVLA Vehicle Keeper Database by private car parking companies to third parties as part of his Department's consideration of its approach to future Government intervention in the area of private car parking companies. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 70658 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-04-25more like thismore than 2017-04-25
answer text <p>Private parking companies receive DVLA data on the condition that it will only be used to help follow up alleged parking contraventions. It cannot be further processed for any other purpose. The audit by the Information Commissioner’s Office in March 2016, judged the DVLA’s procedures to offer high assurance that processes to mitigate the risks of non-compliance with the Data Protection Act are in place. My Department has no plans to carry out a review.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Nuneaton more like this
answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-04-25T14:19:57.593Zmore like thismore than 2017-04-25T14:19:57.593Z
answering member
4024
label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones more like this
previous answer version
44887
answering member constituency Nuneaton more like this
answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones more like this
answering member
4024
label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens more like this