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Q1 Yes
Q2 Depends what you tell them when you collect their data. If you've told
them and they haven't opted out at that point you may be able to mail until
they do object.

Alasdair Warwood

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> From: Charles Christacopoulos <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Verification on Direct Marketing needed
> Date: 08 September 2000 18:01
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Am I right in thinking that when Universities approach ex-students
> with offers for credit cards, requests for donations etc are indeed
> "direct marketing activities"?
> 
> If we now insert new people in such databases they have to provide
> us with a positive response that "they want to receive blah blah
> information" (opt in box).  Right?
> 
> Life is too short and my head vs the wall hurts :-)
> 
> TIA for any responses.
> Charles
> 
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