Numerous requests for copies of personal data have been made to NatWest Bank under the provisions of data protection regulations.
It unfolded after an argument between the group and Nigel Farage, a pro-Brexit advocate.
According to the former UKIP leader, his account at Coutts, a private bank owned by NatWest, was closed down as a result of his political beliefs.
It’s not apparent if the inquiries were from present or past clients.
Mr. Farage received no explanation as to why Coutts decided to cancel his account.
Subsequently, Mr. Farage asked the bank for a copy of the information they had on him. This is referred to as a subject access request under data protection law.
He was given a document that had minutes from a meeting in November of the previous year where his suitability as a client was discussed.
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