For the provision of data sharing to enable a helpline and correspondence service in relation to the Warm Home Discount Scheme (WHDS) 2024-2026.

Purpose
To support the delivery of a helpline and correspondence service to citizens in relation to the WHDS.
Information sharing benefits
Data sharing between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) will enable DESNZ and its contracted service provider to process and respond to calls and correspondence from citizens relating to the WHDS. The return of data from DESNZ will enable DWP to improve the WHD data matching exercise.
Disclosed information
DWP and DESNZ will share information relating to confirmed and potential WHDS recipients including: name, date of birth, address, electricity meter point number, scheme identifier, benefit and scheme status, call outcome, property details.
Information sharing method
Government Secure Email
Contact
data.protectionofficer@dwp.gov.uk
Start date
2024-09-24
End date
2026-10-31
Review date
Retention period
P1Y6M
Isa status
Active
Id
390
Notes
no change
Updated
06 November 2024

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