Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms exist to allow vehicle owners to opt out of having their details sold to private sector organisations by the DVLA.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) takes the protection and security of its data very seriously. A comprehensive set of safeguards is in place to ensure data is disclosed only where it is lawful and fair to do so.

Individuals may write to the DVLA to request that their personal information is not disclosed if it would cause unwarranted and substantial damage or distress. The DVLA does not operate a blanket opt-out process but considers each such request taking into account the individual’s particular circumstances.