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Originally Posted by rogermevans
read those yesterday i would read it that even if it some how went ahead if i refuse permision some cookie wouldnt be good enough as unless we agree they cant store or process the data and cant even sneak it it in as a section in "Terms & Conditions" as it says that would make any such condition null and void
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Yup that is certainly how I interpret the regulations. Without getting explicit consent to the change in terms (as opposed to implied which is what it would be if the terms were changed to opt people in by default) any Terms added would be void.
It is laughable though that the ICO claim to enforce legislation directly relating to this matter (see the first couple of points from the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) in their official definition of themselves yet then go on to claim that the BT trials do not fall under their jurisdiction. It is blatantly clear that Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations cover this issue directly as outlined in my previous post.
Of course the procedure for complaining about a public authority not doing there job is to first write to your MP and if a satisfactory solution is not obtained, to place a complaint with the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Looks like my MP is going to be busy with letters from me this month.
Alexander Hanff