SilentCallsVictim wrote on Mar 27
th, 2012 at 8:16am:
There is no question that calls such as those described represent a breach of regulation #19 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (2003). The ICO assures me that they are doing all they can and have had some successes. I have to respond that the prevelance of this nuisance and the reaction of those whom I speak to (by using the press button x to speak option) suggests that the ICO is not being at all effective.
Where the ICO takes steps to prevent parties in engaging in the practice of playing recorded messages, theoretically many more people/organisations/scammers could start-up employing the same tactic. There will therefore be a net increase in the number of instances of this practice. Does the fact that others start up mean that the ICO is not effective?
Keith wrote on Mar 27
th, 2012 at 9:04am:
I immediately TPS registered my number. It will be interesting to see what happens over the next few weeks, however Barbara's post gives cause for concern.
At the end of the day, the TPS does not stop or prevent any calls. It maintains a list which marketing organisations must not call.
It is therefore those organisations that are the active element. They must ensure that they don't ring anyone on the list.
Where individuals or organisations are engaging in illegal practices, then I would imagine that they won't be too concerned about the illegal practice of non-compliance with TPS.