Part 2Vetting and disclosure

Evidence of identity

64Power to use personal data to check applicant’s identity

1

Ministers may use information given to them by personal data holders to check evidence of identity given to them for the purposes of section 62.

2

Personal data holders are—

  • The Identity and Passport Service

  • The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

  • Ministers of the Crown in connection with keeping of records of national insurance numbers

  • Such other persons holding data about individuals as may be prescribed