Comment Re:Spammer's Delight! (Score 1) 277
Yeah,
But that's just people being scared of the data protection act.
Its not like they can't. Its not different from a direct debit, really.
After all, how many times have you had a cold call that goes:
"Hi, I'm calling from your bank"
"Hello"
"For data protection, can you tell me the first line of your address, and date of birth"
"No, you phoned me. I know who I am. Tell me YOUR address, and date of birth."
"I'm afraid I can't divulge that"
"Then nor can I, goodbye."
But that's just people being scared of the data protection act.
Its not like they can't. Its not different from a direct debit, really.
After all, how many times have you had a cold call that goes:
"Hi, I'm calling from your bank"
"Hello"
"For data protection, can you tell me the first line of your address, and date of birth"
"No, you phoned me. I know who I am. Tell me YOUR address, and date of birth."
"I'm afraid I can't divulge that"
"Then nor can I, goodbye."
