There was an interview with the distinguished lady herself about her new
job,
on the BBC Radio4 TODAY programme this morning (Fri 14 June 2002)
which those with suitable software can no doubt hear for themselves
via the www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 website.
(no guarantee that url works; its from memory!)
BoB Waixel
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>
> Information Commissioner to be UK_s first telecoms ombudsman
>
> Elizabeth France, the current Information Commissioner, will begin a new role
> in October as the country_s first Telecoms Ombudsman, heading a new
> industry-funded consumer body.
>
> The Telecoms Ombudsman will investigate complaints from consumers against
> their telco and can order companies to provide compensation if they are found
> to be at fault. The aim is for a fair, impartial, speedy and effective
> service.
>
> The new Telecoms Ombudsman Elizabeth France is currently the Information
> Commissioner, responsible for the enforcement of the Data Protection Act 1998
> and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
>
> Elizabeth France announced earlier this year that she did not wish to renew
> her current contract as Information Commissioner, which is set to expire in
> November. No replacement has yet been announced.
>
> David Edmonds, Director General of Telecommunications, said yesterday that
> major telcos have agreed to fund the new body. He added:
>
> "I have written to the Chief Executives of the telecoms companies which have
> refused to give their support asking them to reconsider. I look forward to
> working closely with Elizabeth France and the Telecoms Ombudsman Council to
> ensure that consumers have access to a fair and impartial service to
> investigate their complaints."
> Information Commissioner to be UK_s first telecoms ombudsman
> 14/06/2002
>
> If you want to register for OUT-LAW click on the below
>
> http://www.out-law.com/php/page.php3?page_id=informationcommissi1024053779
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To err is human. To really foul things up ... you need a computer.
Schlimmbesserung (nearly Ger.)- an improvement that makes matters worse.
Emailing using Netscape 4.7, Janet Internet connection and wet string.
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