The DVLA is considering a change that would halt the sharing of driver information with private parking firms, prompted by complaints and frustrations among motorists. Baroness Taylor voiced intentions to conduct a consultation to evaluate options for regulating parking charges and improving management practices. In the fiscal year 2021/22, the DVLA provided details of about 32 million vehicle keepers to third parties, earning 23.9 million from this data deals. This potential shift reflects a broader effort to protect personal data and address public concerns about private parking enforcement.
The DVLA may cease sharing driver details with private parking firms, proposing a change to stop private parking fines due to complaints about data handling.
Baroness Taylor indicated a potential consultation this year to review parking charge levels and improve management, responding to concerns over private parking enforcement.
Currently, around 32 million vehicle-keeper details were disclosed to third parties by the DVLA in the 2021/22 financial year, raising privacy concerns.
The DVLA earned 23.9 million in gross income from selling driver information, reflecting a significant intersection of personal data with parking management.
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