On 18 August, the Direct Marketing Association (‘DMA’) issued its new Privacy Code of Practice (‘Code’) to address customer concerns about data privacy. The Code is a result of an 18-month consultation with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport and Ofcom.

The Code focuses on five key principles:

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On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released Public Notices seeking comment on two recently filed requests for guidance on different aspects of its February 2012 Report and Order creating enhanced compliance obligations under its Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules. Both requests relate to that aspect of the Order that requires prior express written