Combating fraud in DWP’s Universal Credit Self Declaration system using HMRC data

Purpose
The purpose of this data share is to identify, prevent and investigate fraud in self-employed declarations made to DWP.
Information sharing benefits
This exercise aims to identify, prevent and investigate fraud against DWP and HMRC
Disclosed information
Data items will be the minimum data items to allow this pilot’s aims to be achieved.
Information sharing method
Secure File Transfer
Contact
CFOI.CLEARANCES.AND.ADVICE@DWP.GOV.UK
Start date
2023-11-08
End date
2024-11-07
Review date
2024-05-01
Retention period
P1Y
Isa status
Complete
Id
422
Notes
New Agreement - Pilot
Updated
13 February 2025

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