This is my understanding too.
Gail Waters
Data Protection Coordinator
Open University
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lucinda Bennett [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 20 December 1999 15:10
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Direct Marketing
>
> Dear Simon
>
> My understanding is that for existing clients you
> would need to provide them with the chance of opting out. I
> asked a similar question of the Data protection Office and
> was advised that information could continue to be sent to
> existing clients but a note should be included with the
> mailing which gives clients the chance to opt out of
> receiving future mailings. The DPO were happy for there
> to be an opt out sentence, rather than explicit consent
> being sought in this situation.
>
> Lucinda Bennett
> Administrative Officer
> University of Exeter
>
> On Mon, 20 Dec 1999 14:56:08 -0000
> [log in to unmask] wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I don't know whether anyone can help as this is mainly an
> > academic list, but we have a large database of clients and in an
> > attempt at being proactive with regard to the new data protection
> > law, we are establishing what is required.
> >
> > My understanding is that you have to have consent from an
> > individual to send any marketing mail to them and they have the
> > option to request nothing is sent to them in the future. We have a
> > solution to this for future clients but we are unsure whether we have
> > to do anything with existing clients.
> >
> > Do we need to write to them and get their permission? or are can
> > we continue to send marketing mail out to them on a regular basis
> > as we are doing at the moment.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Simon
> > =============================================================
> > Simon Eastwood - Assistant Operations Manager
> > Nelsons Solicitors - 0115 958 6262 Extn:2154
> > E-Mail [log in to unmask]
>
> ----------------------
> Lucinda Bennett
> Administrative Officer
> Registry, Room 159
> University of Exeter Tel: 01392 263355
> Northcote House Fax: 01392 263108
>
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