Call for evidence outcome

Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities: call for evidence

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 1 March 2011

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities

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Detail of outcome

Responses to the call for evidence on extending data-sharing powers between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local authorities in relation to welfare services and housing benefit.

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Original call for evidence

Summary

This sought views on proposed new plans for sharing customer data between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local authorities.

This call for evidence ran from
1 March 2011 to 11:45pm on 25 April 2011

Call for evidence description

This call for evidence sought views about proposals to share customer data between DWP and local authorities, in relation to the provision of welfare services.

Parliament is considering introducing regulation-making powers which will broaden current data-sharing powers. If the new power is introduced customer details could be shared in more circumstances than is currently the case. The aim is to make it easier and simpler for customers to apply for and receive a range of different welfare services.

Government response

The government published its response to this call for evidence on 21 November 2011.

Documents

Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities: call for evidence

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Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities: equality impact assessment

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Published 1 March 2011