Doreen,
The Post Office used to sell a post code file. (Addresses and post codes
without names) I do not know if they still do.
I understand that Telecom sell their telephone directory CD's; I am not
aware of what audit trails, if any, exist for these.
Ian W.
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Broom, Doreen
> Sent: 06 December 2001 14:42
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> Subject: Re: right to object to direct marketing
>
>
> Yes we have - several. At the present time all EROs here
> have been told to
> stop selling the electoral roll for direct marketing
> purposes. They are
> preparing a Rolling Register which does not come into play
> until next year
> when yes, they will have two separate lists and this is where
> the problem
> lies. I believe a Judicial Review is to come out on this and
> not sure where
> they are at with this but I know it is due soon because of the current
> situation...at least that is the cae in Scotland.
> Whilst on this subject - I have been told that the Post
> Office also sell
> lists not sure what personal details but would assume name,
> address. Anyone
> know anything about this? I think it may be called PATH...am
> not absolutely
> sure about this but anyone with info. can you help?
> Doreen Broom
> Data Administrator
> Scottish Borders Council
> Council HQ
> Newtown St.Boswells
> Melrose
> Borders TD6 0SA
>
> Tel: 01835 826516
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>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul Simpkins [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 06 December 2001 14:23
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: right to object to direct marketing
> >
> > I've just received a polite letter from an individual
> asking my Council to
> > stop using his personal data for direct marketing. I have
> no problem with
> > this - it's a right that's set out in the Act - but how
> does one actually
> > do
> > this? Does it mean starting a central list of those who object and
> > inviting
> > anyone doing a marketing exercise to check with the list? Has anyone
> > received a similar objection and how did you deal with it?
> >
> > Paul Simpkins
> > Policy Co-ordinator (Information Management)
> > City of Bradford MDC
> > 01274-753500
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