Data Protection Scam Targets UK Businesses

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The Information Commissioner is still receiving 2,000 calls a month from businesses concerned by bogus data protection notices which appear to come from official bodies, demanding between £95 and £135 for registration under the Data Protection Act 1998. Workplace Law Network previously reported this way back in February 2003; OUT-LAW.COM reports on the latest developments.

While most businesses processing personal data are required by law to notify the Information Commissioner (it's no long... (254 more words)

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