DFID Overseas Pension Department: Audit Commission data matching exercise
Published 5 November 2014
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Data matching involves comparing computer records held by one public body against computer records held by other public bodies to see how far they match. Where an inconsistency is found it may indicate that further investigation is necessary.
We participate on a voluntary basis and will provide the Audit Commission with details of our pensioners’ data as set out in the Audit Commission’s guidance. This will ensure, for example, that no pensions are paid to persons who are deceased or no longer entitled.
The use of data by the Audit Commission in a data matching exercise is carried out with statutory authority under its powers in Part 2A of the Audit Commission Act, 1998. It does not require the consent of the individuals concerned under the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Data Matching by the Audit Commission is subject to a Code of Practice.
For further information on the Audit Commission’s legal powers and reasons why it matches particular information.