Warning Over Data Protection Registration Letters |
6 November 2002 |
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Various companies are contacting local traders in the Western Isles and asking for an £85 fee for registration as a data controller with the Data Protection Commissioner. The companies go under names such as Data Protection Act Registration Service, Data Protection Agency Services Ltd., Data Collection Enforcement Agency and similar titles. The letters appear formal and quote hefty fines for non-registration. The advice of Trading Standards is to ignore these letters. The Information Commissioner, Elizabeth France, has expressed concern about the letters and has stated that there is no connection between her Office and these businesses. You can check if your business requires to be registered by telephoning The Data Protection Commissioner on 0870 9027522 or online at http://www.dpr.gov.uk. Registration costs £35. Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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