Data sharing

Dear Gordon
I am worrying about applying for a Blue Badge (I get PIP enhanced mobility for both moving around & psychological distress). I don't have a car myself but it might help getting to & from appointments & most importantly keeping my access clear.

I am frightened to do this due to fears the Council will pass my details to the DWP. I don't trust DWP to take into account 'reliably' & 'majority of the time'. If someone I know can pick me up once a fortnight to travel a short distance for an afternoon appointment,( which leaves me exhausted & distressed for 3 days) I don't think this contradicts my award???

Having already endured 1 malicious complaint from neighbours I also feel frightened about sticking my head above the parapet & being seen using a Blue Badge or disabled space. I don't use a wheelchair.

Age UK says the Council isn't allowed to share your data under the new Data Protection rules brought in last year, but I get the impression DWP can do whatever they like. I would also have to use my driving licence as ID (My passport is way out of date), although I no longer drive due to my disability.

Am I right to be worried or is it just paranoia?
Thank you
Terrified

Thank you Gordon.
As you say excessive rumination on my part! The news about robot profiling & police tactics has filled me with dread.
Hope you are keeping as well as you can manage. Thanks for all your hard work.