Test drive - copy of driving licence

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I've just test driven a car. Before doing so, I was required to provide my driving licence and NI number and sign a waiver. They took a photocopy of my driving licence.

When I returned from the test drive I asked how long they would keep the copy of my driving licence on file. They said 7 years. I understand why they needed to see evidence that I have a valid driving licence but keeping it on file for 7 years seems excessive.

Is this in case I had an accident that later needs to be investigated or is this just a random period of time they've decided on?

I have googled this in relation to GDPR but couldn't find an answer.

We hire vehicles at work.

If they took your NI number they probably will have completed a DVLA check code - we keep the print out of the check code for 1 year as that’s what our insurance company have asked for - other than your name, the vehicles you’re entitled to drive and if you have any points, no other personal information is shown.

Thank for your reply.

You don't keep copies of driving licences then?