DVLA keeper information

Approved Conditional Access for Electronic Access

The Association of British Investigators has gained Approved Conditional Access for Electronic Access to DVLA keeper records.

From November 1st 2006, 14 new measures were introduced designed to protect vehicle keepers from misuse of their information, whilst allowing those who have “Reasonable Cause” to get the data they need.

Guidance on what constitutes “Reasonable Cause” is available on the DVLA website at: www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring All requests must be submitted on the appropriate forms, which can be downloaded from the website: www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/

The interesting aspect of this change is that companies hoping to gain Approved Conditional Access to information (i.e. submitting requests and receiving information electronically) will have to operate within a regulated industry, or belong to an Approved Trade Association that has gained accreditation from the DVLA.

The Association of British Investigators has, on behalf of its membership, been in the vanguard in gaining Approved Trade Association accreditation with the DVLA. This is yet another indication of the respect that The Association enjoys in government circles and another good reason for being a member.

Purposes

The range of purposes that members may request information for are:

• Vehicle on private property that needs to be removed.
• Vehicle subject to repossession.
• Vehicle that is subject of hire purchase or other lease or finance agreements.
• Vehicle subject to legal proceedings in relation to fines or fixed penalty notices.
• Vehicle subject to claims relating to the insurance of the vehicle keeper or third party where the subject vehicle was directly involved in an accident.

48 hr service

Through an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) link via Experian The Association can EXCLUSIVELY supply members with a Registered Keeper Check in approximately 48 hours.

The Association of British Investigators has arranged such access for Association members through a commercial service provided by Palatine Credit Information Ltd.

Contact Association Member Chris Booth at Palatine for further information. Telephone 0151 243 1320 Email chris@palatine.co.uk