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       #Post#: 34427--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: DWMB2
       Date: August 23, 2024, 5:37 pm
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       You might want to write to them with your proposed resolution
       before leaping straight in to a Letter before County Court
       proceedings. The courts expect you to treat court as a last
       resort, not the first thing you do when you have a dispute.
       #Post#: 34450--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: strawberrydoll
       Date: August 24, 2024, 7:42 am
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       --- Quote from: DWMB2 link ---
       >
       > You might want to write to them with your proposed resolution
       before leaping straight in to a Letter before County Court
       proceedings. The courts expect you to treat court as a last
       resort, not the first thing you do when you have a dispute.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Thank you again, I've toned it down massively and removed any
       mention of court.
       #Post#: 34454--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: b789
       Date: August 24, 2024, 8:30 am
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       You write to them separately with a complaint about yourGDPR
       data breach. If they don’t respond, you can send them a Letter
       or Claim. Give them a tease of their own medicine.
       #Post#: 34472--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: strawberrydoll
       Date: August 24, 2024, 10:42 am
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       --- Quote from: b789 link ---
       >
       > You write to them separately with a complaint about yourGDPR
       data breach. If they don’t respond, you can send them a Letter
       or Claim. Give them a tease of their own medicine.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Understood, I will be sending them seperately on Monday. Thank
       you again for your help.
       #Post#: 34521--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: Dave65
       Date: August 25, 2024, 6:38 am
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       In Writing post send  1st class with free certificate of posting
       at a Post Office.
       #Post#: 34523--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: b789
       Date: August 25, 2024, 7:18 am
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       Don’t post. Use email.
       #Post#: 34540--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: strawberrydoll
       Date: August 25, 2024, 12:57 pm
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       --- Quote from: b789 link ---
       >
       > Don’t post. Use email.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       They do say they don't deal with "appeals" using their usual
       contact form, and don't seem to have a corporate email as far as
       I know.
       They have an online appeals form, but that obviously doesn't
       provide me with a record and asks me for personal details and to
       agree with terms I don't agree to.
       Would it be fine to just send both letters to their complaints
       email? I assume they wouldn't start lecturing me about company
       policy if I make it clear they have the wrong guy, but that
       might be a big ask.
       #Post#: 34546--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: b789
       Date: August 25, 2024, 2:09 pm
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       It’s not an appeal. You’ve nothing to appeal. They have obtained
       your personal data illegally.
       Complain by email to their complaints email address. Warn them
       that they have breached your GDPR and if they refuse to cancel
       the PCN, you reserve the right to sue them for compensation
       under the Data Protection Act 2018 for any distress and anxiety
       this has caused you.
       Tell them that you are making a complaint to the ICO and do so.
       If they do not cancel, you report them to their ATA, the BPA.
       I really don’t understand why you should have to spend time
       writing to these vermin and, as some have suggested, go out and
       find a post office so you can see them a complaint. You have
       nothing to appeal. Your personal data has been obtained
       illegally.
       I suggest you email them a letter along the following lines as a
       pdf:
       --- Quote ---
       > Unlawful Obtaining of Personal Data and Incorrect Issuance of
       Parking Charge Notice
       >
       > Dear Sirs,
       >
       > I am writing in relation to Parking Charge Notice (PCN)
       reference [PCN Reference Number], issued to my vehicle
       registration number XK59XXX. I bring to your attention the
       following points:
       >
       > [indent]1. Incorrect Issuance of PCN: The vehicle captured in
       your ANPR image has a registration number XK69XXX and is of a
       completely different make and model than my vehicle. I have
       never owned or driven the vehicle in question, nor have I ever
       visited the location stated in the PCN. This clearly indicates
       an error on your part in reading the ANPR image.
       >
       > 2. Failure to Adhere to BPA Code of Practice: As a member of
       the British Parking Association (BPA), you are required to
       comply with the BPA Code of Practice, specifically section
       21.5a(d), which mandates manual quality control checks of ANPR
       images. It is apparent that you failed to perform these checks,
       leading to the incorrect issuance of the PCN.
       >
       > 3. Unlawful Acquisition of Personal Data: Given your failure
       to comply with the BPA Code of Practice, you were not entitled
       to obtain my personal data from the DVLA under the terms of the
       KADOE contract. Consequently, my personal data has been obtained
       unlawfully.
       >
       > 4. Distress and Anxiety: The actions of your company have
       caused me significant distress and anxiety and I believe I am
       entitled to compensation for this.[/indent]
       >
       > I now demand that you:
       >
       > [indent]- Immediately cancel the PCN and confirm in writing
       that this has been done.
       >
       > - Delete all personal data you have obtained unlawfully and
       confirm in writing that this has been done.
       >
       > - Compensate me for the distress and anxiety caused by your
       unlawful actions.[/indent]
       >
       > If I do not receive a satisfactory response from you within 14
       days of the date of this letter, in addition to the formal
       complaint I have filed with the Information Commissioner's
       Office, I intend to take legal action in the County Court for
       damages under the Data Protection Act 2018.
       >
       > I look forward to your prompt response.
       >
       > Yours faithfully,
       --- End Quote ---
       Additionally, you must inform the DVLA of Smart Parking's
       conduct and their misuse of your personal data. The DVLA has a
       responsibility to ensure that the data they provide is used
       lawfully and appropriately.
       The DVLA is jointly and severally liable for the misuse of your
       personal data.
       So, you are not appealing. You are complaining and are entitled
       to compensation.  Send the suggested letter and see what they
       come back with.
       #Post#: 34548--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: b789
       Date: August 25, 2024, 2:59 pm
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       Also, SAR them. You need to see everything they hold on you.
       #Post#: 34591--------------------------------------------------
       Re: PCN addressed to me for somewhere I have never been, car in
       images is not mine - Smart Parking Ltd
   DIR By: strawberrydoll
       Date: August 26, 2024, 7:14 am
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       --- Quote from: b789 link ---
       >
       > It’s not an appeal. You’ve nothing to appeal. They have
       obtained your personal data illegally.
       >
       > Complain by email to their complaints email address. Warn them
       that they have breached your GDPR and if they refuse to cancel
       the PCN, you reserve the right to sue them for compensation
       under the Data Protection Act 2018 for any distress and anxiety
       this has caused you.
       >
       > Tell them that you are making a complaint to the ICO and do
       so.
       >
       > If they do not cancel, you report them to their ATA, the BPA.
       >
       > I really don’t understand why you should have to spend time
       writing to these vermin and, as some have suggested, go out and
       find a post office so you can see them a complaint. You have
       nothing to appeal. Your personal data has been obtained
       illegally.
       >
       > I suggest you email them a letter along the following lines as
       a pdf:
       >
       > [quote]Unlawful Obtaining of Personal Data and Incorrect
       Issuance of Parking Charge Notice
       >
       > Dear Sirs,
       >
       > I am writing in relation to Parking Charge Notice (PCN)
       reference [PCN Reference Number], issued to my vehicle
       registration number XK59XXX. I bring to your attention the
       following points:
       >
       > [indent]1. Incorrect Issuance of PCN: The vehicle captured in
       your ANPR image has a registration number XK69XXX and is of a
       completely different make and model than my vehicle. I have
       never owned or driven the vehicle in question, nor have I ever
       visited the location stated in the PCN. This clearly indicates
       an error on your part in reading the ANPR image.
       >
       > 2. Failure to Adhere to BPA Code of Practice: As a member of
       the British Parking Association (BPA), you are required to
       comply with the BPA Code of Practice, specifically section
       21.5a(d), which mandates manual quality control checks of ANPR
       images. It is apparent that you failed to perform these checks,
       leading to the incorrect issuance of the PCN.
       >
       > 3. Unlawful Acquisition of Personal Data: Given your failure
       to comply with the BPA Code of Practice, you were not entitled
       to obtain my personal data from the DVLA under the terms of the
       KADOE contract. Consequently, my personal data has been obtained
       unlawfully.
       >
       > 4. Distress and Anxiety: The actions of your company have
       caused me significant distress and anxiety and I believe I am
       entitled to compensation for this.[/indent]
       >
       > I now demand that you:
       >
       > [indent]- Immediately cancel the PCN and confirm in writing
       that this has been done.
       >
       > - Delete all personal data you have obtained unlawfully and
       confirm in writing that this has been done.
       >
       > - Compensate me for the distress and anxiety caused by your
       unlawful actions.[/indent]
       >
       > If I do not receive a satisfactory response from you within 14
       days of the date of this letter, in addition to the formal
       complaint I have filed with the Information Commissioner's
       Office, I intend to take legal action in the County Court for
       damages under the Data Protection Act 2018.
       >
       > I look forward to your prompt response.
       >
       > Yours faithfully,
       --- End Quote ---
       Additionally, you must inform the DVLA of Smart Parking's
       conduct and their misuse of your personal data. The DVLA has a
       responsibility to ensure that the data they provide is used
       lawfully and appropriately.
       The DVLA is jointly and severally liable for the misuse of your
       personal data.
       So, you are not appealing. You are complaining and are entitled
       to compensation.  Send the suggested letter and see what they
       come back with.
       [/quote]
       Understood! Thanks for the template. I'll complain and see where
       it goes then, I'll also be complaining to the ICO and DVLA, as
       well as the client landowner.
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