Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities: Call for evidence

Start date: 1 March 2011
End date: 25 April 2011

This call for evidence sought views about proposed new arrangements for sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities, in relation to the provision of welfare services.

Parliament is considering introducing regulation-making powers which will broaden current data sharing powers. If the new power is introduced customer details could be shared in more circumstances than is currently the case. The aim is to make it easier and simpler for customers to apply for and receive a range of different welfare services.

Government response

On 21/11/ 2011 the Government published its response to this call for evidence.

• Government response to the sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities call for evidence (215KB)

The call for evidence

• Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities: Call for evidence (119KB)
• Sharing customer data between DWP and local authorities – equality impact assessment (108KB)