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Unfortunately I get this response from some organisations. Most are aware of
the need to notify, but it's very low on the prioity list when they realise
that the ICO has no teeth.

"Come back when someone has been seriously hit with a fine...." is the sort
of thing I have been told.

Does anyone know if the ICO is taking BT to task over it's (alleged) failure
to notify?

Simon.

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Bowden [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 13 February 2006 15:49
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [data-protection] BT SMS Self Service


On Mon, Feb 13, 2006 at 02:29:50PM -0000, Tim Trent wrote:
> Part of my truculence is to do with the fact that I do not perceive the
UKIC
> as an effective enforcer of the law of the land.  We have a fine law, but
it
> appears that even the regulator allows people to ignore it.  That does not
> augur well for respecting it.

I'm very much in agreement with this.

If it really turns out that BT aren't even registered for DP, and nothing
happens, I would seriously question whether any of the businesses for
which I am a director should bother renewing their registration.

Tony




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