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Industry hit by data protection fake letter scam
17:11 08 Apr 2004
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CJ readers should be aware of a data protection scam targeting the
industry.
An official-looking letter, purporting to be from the Data Protection Agency, has been sent to many firms, telling them to send a cheque for £135 to cover registration under the terms of the Data Protection Act. It notes in bold print that failure to comply constitutes a criminal offence.
The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) has warned businesses to ignore this letter. A spokesman said: "Ignore any approach made by these agencies. Anything more than £35 (the annual statutory notification fee) is a scam."
The Office of Fair Trading has already prosecuted some bogus agencies.
Should you receive such a letter, inform the police and call the OIC on 01625 545740.
An official-looking letter, purporting to be from the Data Protection Agency, has been sent to many firms, telling them to send a cheque for £135 to cover registration under the terms of the Data Protection Act. It notes in bold print that failure to comply constitutes a criminal offence.
The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) has warned businesses to ignore this letter. A spokesman said: "Ignore any approach made by these agencies. Anything more than £35 (the annual statutory notification fee) is a scam."
The Office of Fair Trading has already prosecuted some bogus agencies.
Should you receive such a letter, inform the police and call the OIC on 01625 545740.
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