Blue badges and disabled parking bays privacy notice

What information do we collect?

We collect the following information about you;

Name, address, date of birth, gender, photograph, email address, phone number, national insurance number, place of birth, blue badge number, details of mobility, details of your vehicle registration, details of other schemes you may use, details of any person with legal responsibility for applicant, evidence of benefit entitlement.

Why do we need it? Click to get info

We use the information to assess if you are eligible for a Disabled Blue Badge or Disabled Parking Bay; and, if you are eligible, to manage these schemes. We may also use it to prevent fraud, to promote and achieve equal opportunities and to improve the schemes.

Who do we share your information with? Click to get info

Your information will be shared with Blue Badge Improvement Service (BBIS), and a company contracted to conduct mobility assessments. We will also share it with internal and external providers of services.

How long do we keep your information for? Click to get info

We keep successful applications information for 1 year after expiry or cancellation.

We keep unsuccessful applications for 4 years; these are required for audit purposes.

Who is responsible for your information? Click to get info

London borough of Waltham Forest are jointly responsible (with London Councils and BBIS) for making sure your information is managed properly.