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Last Updated: 21/11/2006

Making a Data Subject Request


Data Protection

The Data Protection Act gives you the right to obtain information held about you.

1. Release of information about yourself - Vehicle Register

Information held on the DVLA vehicle record is obtained and used for the purpose of registering and licensing vehicles, related law enforcement, road safety and assistance to the police in the prevention of crime.

The DVLA is registered to this effect under the Data Protection Act. You can make a personal enquiry for a fee of £5 by writing to Vehicle Record Enquiries, Vehicle Customer Services, (Data Protection Queries), DVLA, Swansea SA99 1AJ quoting your full name, address and the registration number of your vehicle.

2. Release of information about yourself - Driver Register

Enquiries of the Driver Licence Record should be addressed to DCS (Data Subject Enquiries), D4, DVLA, Swansea SA6 7JL. You should give details of your address, driver number or full name and date of birth and reason for request. A fee of £5 is payable.