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