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We are pleased to be in a position to bring you bang up to date with the exciting latest developments of the Vehicle Security Database Group (VSDG)
After extensive, (over 2 years) and still ongoing, work with the major parties involved in vehicle security, the VSDG have been asked to start a European wide Accredited locksmith database, and instigate a code of practice, in preparation for changes in EU legislation, in 2010, this should allow those locksmiths that have met the accreditation standards, access to sensitive security data such as, key codes, PIN codes, pre coded keys, etc direct from the Vehicle Manufacturer, (VM's) or a trusted third party.
This accredited locksmiths database will be maintained by MLA UK. The MLA being in a useful position with links Via ELF (European, Locksmiths Federation) to 18 European countries. Successful entry onto this accredited database will become a way of promoting good practice and ethics for auto locksmiths Europe wide. There will be a full audit trail for all data requests, and on written request your details and history from the database may be provided to VM's and or central sources to assist in crime reduction.
A Pilot project has been started with a limited number of VM's to investigate the ways for the transfer of data to accredited locksmiths has just started. If you're interested in joining this pilot project or want to be on the accredited database then any autolocksmith may apply to be entered onto the accredited database subject to meeting certain criteria. It is important to say at this point; you do not need to be a member of any locksmith association to get on the accredited database.
THE 3 STEPS TO ACCREDITATION ARE:-
- PASS COMPETENCY EXAM.
- PROVIDE CRIMINAL RECORD BUREAU, (CRB), BACKGROUND CHECK.
- ACCEPT THE CODE OF PRACTICE.
If you're interested in getting more information on this then contact us at the ALD accreditation secretary at the MLA Head Office who will send you out an application pack, and that's it so far. When we have your completed paperwork back and the next stage agreed we will be back in touch to let you know, and ask for your continued support for this important project.
To visit the website of the Auto Locksmiths Association (ALA) please click on the link below
http://www.home-own.co.uk/ala
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