ICO writes to 1,000 firms who buy and sell data in a bid to thwart nuisance calls
The watchdog wants to know how firms are complying with data protection laws and will fine those who don't respond
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is to write to more than 1,000 companies who are involved in buying and selling personal data, as it aims to reduce the number of nuisance calls that the general...
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