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The UK government is testing a new system where banks will help spot benefit errors and fraud — without revealing your shopping habits or personal details. Under the Eligibility Verification Measure, banks may flag accounts with suspicious savings or overseas activity, but only share basic info like names and dates of birth. The DWP will use this to catch overpayments — estimated at £10 billion — while strict privacy rules prevent sharing sensitive data. Starting small with a few banks, this “Test and Learn” rollout aims to fix mistakes before they pile up — without invading your privacy.

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