observer Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 As we're all aware, personal data is being sold on by any/every company that can get any details from you; resulting in tons of junk mail being sent to us. Quote
mike_b Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 but there is a box to tick on the electoral application form It's been on there for years, Quote
Dizzy Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 Originally posted by observer: ..... so ask for the form next time you register. We all get these forms through the post don't we and the option to 'opt out' is on it so there is no need to ask. I opted out about 3 years ago and once you've dont it you dont need to re-do it as it;s marked on your form. Suprised you didn't know that obs It stops you being on things like the 'UK Info Disc' etc etc etc which is sold on to marketing companies and other 'agencies' showing your name, house number, address and contact details Quote
observer Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Posted January 15, 2008 Ahh BUT; lots of us merely re-register by phone nowadays - so - no box to tick! Quote
mike_b Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 Ahh BUT; lots of us merely re-register by phone nowadays ????????Never heard of re-registering by phone.Thought you HAD to sign the register?How would they know it's really you? Quote
Paul Kennedy Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 A good point, maybe that should be a question to respond to when updating over the phone. Mind you I guess if details are sold then the fewer people who opt out the better, so the motivation for offering that option will be reduced. With regards to telephone updating there is a security number to tap in and I guess other than that, as with most systems, there is a reliance on trust and people's honesty....thankfully most people are honest and trustworthy. As I recall, the telephone update is for people already registered and it is really just to confirm that existing details are correct. At the time I had to include one of my sons then I had to complete and return the form....and the system works as he is now on the register along with his birth date. Quote
observer Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Posted January 15, 2008 The complete register is a public document; so I would be interested in just how they go about deleting some names, when they sell it on? Quote
Dizzy Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 Originally posted by observer: Ahh BUT; lots of us merely re-register by phone nowadays - so - no box to tick! Quote
Dizzy Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 Originally posted by observer: The complete register is a public document; so I would be interested in just how they go about deleting some names, when they sell it on? It's sold on in an electronic format/disc version so easy peasy Quote
observer Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Posted January 15, 2008 .... think it can be obtained in paper format too? :confused: Quote
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