Past agency requesting NI number and DOB for HMRC records

[ruasonid]

So I have had two emails now from an agency I did business with a couple of years ago like the text below:

We are in the process of making sure all the information we hold is up to date in line with HMRC requirements and it is standard practice to have certain information / documents for all contractors past and present.

I have listed below the required information / documents we are missing. Please could you arrange for these to be sent back at your earliest convenience.

• D.O.B
• NI Number
• Home Address


I understand that if I was looking to work for them now and they asked for this information I might have to give it up to secure ther contract but as I've not worked for them for approx 2 years I see no reason why I should divulge this information to them, it seems to me I would be stitching myself up my giving them by personal information.

Thoughts?

I've had this request previously on public sector contracts. Maybe just a coincidence.

Depending on what stage you were to give this info, your age could be used against you.

[SueEllen]

I've had this request previously on public sector contracts. Maybe just a coincidence.

Depending on what stage you were to give this info, your age could be used against you.

You don't have to give your DOB as HMRC already know how old you are.

[Andy Hallett]

You don't have to give your DOB as HMRC already know how old you are.

Correct. NI number is enough.

[SueEllen]

If an agency wants a DOB either tell them to make it up or give them one that makes you the median age for that clientCo.