# Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, Section 64: Power 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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/14/section/64 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-vulnerable-groups-scotland-act-2007/section-64
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