DLA help needed

jamie2471

Hello just wondering I  requested  for my all DLA claim information from the gov site from 2006 will it still be stored and will they send me it? Or will it be deleted from there system by now? 

L_Volunteer

Hello @jamie2471. What a great question you have asked.

When you requested your DLA claim information, did they action it? You can do another data request, under the GDPR, if you wish 

jamie2471

L_Volunteer said:

Hello @jamie2471. What a great question you have asked.

When you requested your DLA claim information, did they action it? You can do another data request, under the GDPR, if you wish 

Hello yes they did say the information will be sent out by post  but not sure if they still hold the dla information from 2006 ? 

calcotti

This webpage has quite a bit of information about how DWP manage your information - but unfortunately doesn’t say how long they hold it for.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/personal-information-charter#how-long-dwp-keeps-your-data

This document indicates information is deleted 14 months after DWP have an interest in it.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-information-management-policies/dwp-managing-customer-records-guide#section-records

I’m not clear whether, because you still have a live claim, DWP still have an active interest in the whole claim history and would therefore will retain it.

When you get a response perhaps you would let us know how far back the information goes.

jamie2471

calcotti said:

This webpage has quite a bit of information about how DWP manage your information - but unfortunately doesn’t say how long they hold it for.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/personal-information-charter#how-long-dwp-keeps-your-data

This document indicates information is deleted 14 months after DWP have an interest in it.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-information-management-policies/dwp-managing-customer-records-guide#section-records

I’m not clear whether, because you still have a live claim, DWP still have an active interest in the whole claim history and would therefore will retain it.

When you get a response perhaps you would let us know how far back the information goes.

Yes i currently receive pip from this year  but will let you know if I get my DLa information 

calcotti

Out of curiosity why do you want your DLA information? Would understand if you don’t wish to answer.

jamie2471

calcotti said:

Out of curiosity why do you want your DLA information? Would understand if you don’t wish to answer.

Oh it’s because I went to special school and they might have my documents from there not sure if they will have them because idk if school will still give me proof

jamie2471

calcotti said:

Out of curiosity why do you want your DLA information? Would understand if you don’t wish to answer.

And from 2006 I didn’t know if I can claim after that because no one was there to help me so just recently applied for pip first time and got awarded so I’m jus wondering did they use my previous claim also to make decision 

calcotti

jamie2471 said: I’m jus wondering did they use my previous claim also to make decision 

It’s unlikely in my opinion. In any case the only thing you need to think about now is whether or not you think the PIP award is appropriate and, if not, whether you wish to challenge it.

jamie2471

calcotti said:

jamie2471 said: I’m jus wondering did they use my previous claim also to make decision 

It’s unlikely in my opinion. In any case the only thing you need to think about now is whether or not you think the PIP award is appropriate and, if not, whether you wish to challenge it.

The pip award is enhanced on both and I’m happy  but I would like proof of special school I went to but don’t know if I can get that just to show my doctors so they know about it too tried emailing the school but no response 

bg844

jamie2471 said:

I’m jus wondering did they use my previous claim also to make decision 

When I got moved over to PIP I also ticked the box on the form to use my previous DLA information, 3 weeks later I got a letter saying this information has been deleted from the system so I think after a short time they will delete information.

poppy123456

If you're no longer in education i don't understand why that proof is needed. I have no idea how long they keep everything for but there has to be a cut off point so you may not be able to get what you're hoping for.