Prevention and Detection of Fraud

Data matching involves comparing computer records held by one body against other computer records held by the same or another body to see how far they match. This is usually personal information. Computerised data matching allows fraudulent claims and payments to be identified. Where a match is found it may indicate that there is an inconsistency which requires further investigation. No assumption can be made as to whether there is fraud, error or other explanation until an investigation is carried out.

Rexam Pension Trustees Limited participate in the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) data matching exercise carried out by the Cabinet Office. The participation in NFI assists in the prevention and detection of fraud against the Trustee and organisations within the public sector. We will participate on a voluntary basis and provide the Minister for the Cabinet Office with particular sets of data for matching as set out in the Cabinet Office’s guidance which can be found at www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-fraud-initiative

The use of data by the Cabinet Office in a data matching exercise is carried out with statutory authority under its powers in Part 6 of the Local Audit & Accountability Act 2014.  It does not require the consent of the individuals concerned under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data matching by the Cabinet Office is subject to a Code of Practice. This may be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-data-matching-practice-for-national-fraud-initiative

For further information on the Cabinet Office’s legal powers and the reasons why it matches particular information, see www.gov.uk/government/publications/fair-processing-national-fraud-initiative/fair-processing-level-3-full-text  

The information submitted to the Minister for the Cabinet Office is

Reference number
Sex
Title and Full name
Address and postcode
Date of birth
National Insurance number
Member/spouse status
In addition, also submitted for pensioners
Date pension started
Dependent status (eg widow/widower)
Gross pay to date
Last pay date

If you require further information on data matching by Rexam Pension Trustees Limited please contact the Pensions Department