Representation

Do you have a question about representation on your account?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below to see if we have the answer. If you can't find the answer, get in touch.

Who can represent my account?
 

There are some representatives who due to their position can represent your account without a Representation Mandate being in place.

Other representatives can represent your account; however, there must be an authenticated, signed mandate held.

Full details of who does or does not require a Representation Mandate are listed below:

RepresentationMandate required?Full details
SolicitorNoAny application for information from a solicitor may be accepted at face value as they are regulated by a Code of Professional Ethics, and do not need to have a representation mandate. If they make a telephone request for personal data they will be asked to re-submit in writing on original letterhead.
MP / MSP / MEPNoAny application for information may be accepted at face value as they are regulated by either the Scottish Executive or the UK Parliament, therefore a mandate is not compulsory. No telephone requests for personal data can be accepted though and they will be advised to submit the request in writing on original letterhead with a personal signature.
CouncillorYes / NoIf you live in Glasgow any application for information from a Councillor for one of their ward constituents may be accepted at face value as a Glasgow City Council and GHA have a Data Sharing Protocol which covers them. No telephone requests for personal data can be accepted though and they should be advised to submit the request in writing on original letterhead with a personal signature. If the request is for someone outwith their ward, a mandate will be required.
Property ownerNo

All applications for information can be accepted from any property owner named on the account without a mandate.

Partner / Family memberYes / NoIf the application for information is from a partner / family member who is named on the account, no mandate is required.
If they are not named on the account an application for information is received, this must be accompanied by an authenticated, signed mandate from the property owner.
RepresentativeYesAll applications for information must be accompanied by an authenticated, signed mandate. If there is no mandate then the application will be refused.

Requests for personal data such as access to copies of factoring files, any other personal data or CCTV imagery, will be processed through our Subject Access Request policy.

Requests for non-personal information such a housing repairs, central heating etc. can be dealt with over the telephone as long as the person enquiring meets the mandate requirements listed above.