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PDCOB 5.4 Disclosure warnings about the possibility of scams

PDCOB 5.4.1R

1On each occasion that the customer uses the pensions dashboard platform, a firm must display the following:

  1. (1)

    a message warning the customer that if they are approached by a third party who asks for the customer’s data or asks to screen share, the customer should check who they are dealing with;

  2. (2)

    a message warning the customer about the risks of:

    1. (a)

      screen sharing with a third party; and

    2. (b)

      giving a third party access to the customer’s device, including remote access;

  3. (3)

    an explanation that a third party with control of the customer’s device can access and control more than what is visible on the screen, including one or more examples of what a third party can access remotely on a customer’s device; and

  4. (4)

    a reminder to the customer:

    1. (a)

      to think carefully about whether the third party needs to see the information on the screen; and

    2. (b)

      that pensions dashboard view data is sensitive, valuable and should be kept safe.

PDCOB 5.4.2G

1Firms should consider warning customers to use the Financial Services Register to check whether a third party that claims to be authorised or exempt is who they say they are.

PDCOB 5.4.3G

1Firms are reminded of the notification requirement relating to scams in PDCOB 15.2.