Land Registry Data Now More Secure
I wrote some months ago about problems with security of data at the land registry and the fact that people were able to obtain private data, copies of documents and were then able to transfer ownership of other peoples property to themselves.
That article is here…Who Owns Your House?
Action has been taken on these problems and users of the website and the land registry will be required to provide proof of identity.
“As from 3 March 2008 Land Registry requires evidence of identity when an application is made to register a:
- transfer
- lease
- mortgage, or
- discharge of a mortgage in paper form.
This change will apply to all applications to register one or more of the above transactions lodged on or after 3 March 2008.”
A very welcome improvement and we must hope this adequately closes off the loopholes that previously existed.
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