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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:37 am
by longslog101
just had a look and it would seem Mrs Longslog and I have dropped off the register 3 months to the date of completion, excellent, everything is private again.....

I still continue my structured argument that the CRA now have no right to list my IVA on my credit report because it is on the report in the "public records" section and obviously there is now no longer any public record.

The ICO responded to me stating they have checked with the CRA's and yes they keep it on file for 6 years, the lady there didn't really seem to grasp that just because they do it, doesn't mean it is allowed, she also said your record is accurate because it says complete, again missing the point that even if it says complete on the credit report it shouldn't be listed in a public report if there is no public report available.,so this has been escalated as a complaint and for a further review in the ICO.

I have also written to the Secretary of state asking for specifics about the "legitimate interests" argument used by the CRA for keeping it on my file, as I do not believe the CRA's have undertaken the balancing exercise required to use this justification (historical defaults on credit file would achieve the same outcome for any person requesting a credit check).

I will let you know if and when I get a further reply from the ICO or reply from the SOS, so far nothing,.....

My argument had all been hypothetical based thus far, now that the IVA is no longer in the public domain I can now request my statutory reports and then formally lodge complaint if it remains on my credit file as a public record.

Previous ramblings about this http://www.iva.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=72588

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:25 pm
by grimswold
Good news Longslog. Am extremely interested in your complaint because if the meeting is successful on 10th I too will be in the position of having this information logged against my name - will be watching closely, or if there is anything that you have that I can use and you would be willing to share, I am contactable via Michael Peoples.

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:56 pm
by kallis3
Great news - it's great when that disappears!!

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:12 pm
by Michael Peoples
Congratulations Longslog and best of luck with your campaign. It certainly has merit but you are up against politicians and vested interests.

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:22 am
by luluj
Glad to hear you are off the register. I am interested to to see your responses re the CRAs .. I felt exactly the same but didn't fight it

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:31 am
by Lisa Thomas
Congrats LS!

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:57 pm
by Pandy
Well done LS, best feeling in the world not finding your name on that stupid register