Originally Posted by Toto

Partially agree with Maggy on this.

Those UK companies who do call me are starting to use an excuse that they are using data that has been supplied to them "pre-screaned" for TPS listed telephone numbers, and they are therefore covered and believe they have no further obligation, which of course is wrong.

Whilst complying with TPS is a regulatory requirement, it's a toothless law, akin to the ASA in my opinion, although it is the ICO's responsibility to deal with persistent offenders.

Having said that, if subscribers to TPS don't make complaints to them about such calls, then action will not be enforced. So, screening calls using an answer machine is fine - but if this law is to work, we all have to do our bit to deal with these UK based companies flouting the TPS register.

It's a real thorn in my side, especially when such calls interrupt my normal day to day life.

I really don't think that apathy and convenience is the way to deal with this issue.