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1. • • The Social Security Assistance (Investigation of Offences) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 set out a process for authorising certain investigators (known as Authorised Officers) to use the powers requiring that information is provided by individuals and organisations, in defined circumstances.
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     Social Security Fraud: Code of Practice for Investigations

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   What is a social security authorised officer?

   • Request an accessible format. Authorised Officers are appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. They are authorised to obtain certain information from specified people, including employers, contractors, the self-employed, pension providers and licensing authorities.

   Authorised Officers appointed by DWP: a guide to their powers

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   What is a authorised oficer?

   • This Code of Practice explains the powers of Authorised Oficers, the extent of those powers, and the responsibilities and rights of those from whom we may seek information, as defined in the legislation. Authorised Oficers should undertake their enquiries in accordance with this Code of Practice at all times.

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   What information can a authorised officer obtain?

   • 2.3 Authorised Officers will obtain any relevant information that is necessary to the prevention and detection of benefit fraud. For example, they may request such information as: bank statements; building society statements; details of income from an insurance policy; address records from a credit reference agency;

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   What if an authorised oficer writes to ask for information?

   • 15 If an Authorised Oficer writes to ask for information recipients are legally obliged, under section 109B( ) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, to provide it, in the form it has been requested and within the time specified.

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   Can a authorised oficer use the information gathering powers?

   • Authorised Oficers operating under this Code of Practice are not permitted to use the information gathering powers for use in relation to enquiries from other organisations that are listed in the Social Security Administration Act 1992, as amended by the Social Security Fraud Act 2001.

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   What are authorised officers' responsibilities in obtaining information from information providers?

   • 5.1. Authorised Officers who obtain information from Information Providers are under a legal duty to observe the rules on confidentiality and must ensure that the information is kept securely and the information is only used for the purpose for which it has been obtained [footnote 7].

   Code of practice on obtaining information: Social Security Fraud Act

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3. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsAuthorised Officers appointed by DWP: a guide to their powers

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   May 1, 2008 · Authorised Officers are appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. They are authorised to obtain certain...

4. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsCode of practice on obtaining information: Social Security ...

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   Nov 8, 2016 · Authorised Officers (whether still employed or previously employed in social security administration or adjudication) who unlawfully disclose information relating to individuals, acquired in...

   • 1. This is version three of the Code of Practice. Version two was issued and laid before Parliament on 30 April 2002.2. The Code has been revised t...
   • Who can be required to provide information?2.1. Information Providers listed at section 109B(2A) of the Administration Act are legally required to...
   • The Authorised Officer3.1. Only DWP officers who have the Secretary of State’s authorisation or local authority officers (where that local authorit...
   • What will Information Providers need to know?4.1. Information Providers should be aware that they are legally obliged to provide information that h...
   • Confidentiality and security5.1. Authorised Officers who obtain information from Information Providers are under a legal duty to observe the rules...
   • Section 109(B)2A sets out the persons who can be required to provide information. They are: any bank[footnote 8],[footnote 9] (this includes: banks...
   • bank statements building society statements details of income from an insurance policy address records from a credit reference agency customer deta...
   • Paragraph 2.4 of this Code explains that requests for information must be reasonable and must be made specifically in accordance with the legislati...
   • All requests for information will include the following details: the name and contact number of the Authorised Officer making the request a copy of...

5. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › governmentObtaining information from employers, contractors, the self ...

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   Authorised Oficers. 6 Under section 109A, the Secretary of State may authorise an oficer of Jobcentre Plus, or of another government department or a LA, to exercise section 109B(1) and 109C...

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6. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsWorking with representatives: guidance for DWP staff - GOV.UK

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   Dec 17, 2021 · DWP responsibilities. Customers have the right to ask a representative to help them conduct their business with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and it is important that DWP balances this...

   • Customers have the right to ask a representative to help them conduct their business with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and it is impo...
   • A customer representative is any person or organisation acting on behalf of, or making enquiries for, the customer.The representative could be help...
   • Note that customers’ own MPs are assumed to have authority to act and information can be disclosed in response to their enquiries. Refer to the Dis...
   • Appointees, deputies and those with power of attorney are legally empowered to act on behalf of the customer.Their authority to act on behalf of a...
   • Where possible, it is good practice to build good working relationships with local organisations that represent customers. This will enable any dif...
   • Local authorities cover a very wide range of business. Some of this business includes working as a representative and helping customers with their...
   • There is an important difference between a legitimate representative wanting to help speed a claim along or resolve a problem for a customer, and a...
   • It is important to remember that each case must be treated individually. You should not automatically disclose information because an organisation...
   • If you are unsure whether an alternative enquiry can be established, in the first instance consult your line manager. Do not be pressured into givi...
   • Line managers have a responsibility to understand alternative enquiry and its practical application so that they can support their staff. Line mana...

7. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › governmentSocial Security Fraud Act 2001 - Code of practice on ...

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   What is the purpose of this Code? 1.1 The Social Security Fraud Act 2001 (referred to as the Fraud Act) introduced powers for authorised Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local authority...

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8. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › governmentCode of Practice on Obtaining Information - GOV.UK

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   Authorised Ofcers (whether still employed or previously employed in social security administration or adjudication) who unlawfully disclose information relating to individuals, acquired in the...

9. www.legislation.gov.uk › ukpga › 1992Social Security Administration Act 1992 - Legislation.gov.uk

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   (1) An authorised officer who has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person— (a) is a person falling within subsection (2) [F2 or (2A)] below, and (b) has or may have possession...