Data sharing with the Cabinet Office
We may share information with other bodies such as the Cabinet Office in order to prevent and detect fraud.
We participate in the Cabinet Office's National Fraud Initiative, a data matching exercise to assist in the prevention and detection of fraud. We are required to provide particular sets of data to the Minister for the Cabinet Office for matching for each exercise, as detailed by the National Fraud Initiative on GOV.UK.
About data matching
Data matching involves comparing computer records held by one body against other computer records held by the same or another body to see how far they match. This is usually personal information.
Computerised data matching allows potentially fraudulent claims and payments to be identified. Where a match is found it may indicate that there is an inconsistency which requires further investigation. No assumption can be made as to whether there is fraud, error or other explanation until an investigation is carried out.
Use of data
The use of data by the Cabinet Office in a data matching exercise is carried out with statutory authority under Part 6 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. It does not require the consent of the individuals concerned under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Data matching by the Cabinet Office is subject to the Code of data matching practice for the National Fraud Initiative on GOV.UK
Further information
The National Fraud Initiative privacy notice on GOV.UK sets out how the Cabinet Office will use your personal data, and your rights. It is made under Article 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).