[Free-sklyarov-uk] Collecting names and addresses for direct marketing???

[Jei]

On Wed, 28 Nov 2001, Jim Farrand wrote:

> On Monday 26 November 2001 16:47, you wrote:
> 
> > If they get the idea that they can use this as a way of collecting names
> > and addresses (for direct marketing) then I shall be extremely annoyed and
> > disappointed. 
> 
> I was under the impression that the Data Protection Act would make this 
> illegal.  Names and addresses collected for one purpose (replacing CDs) 
> cannot be used for another (DM) without permission.

One scheme that a person can use, is to give names and addresses
that will indicate who you gave them to and when.

I.e. give as your middle name, or in your address, something that
will indicate the place or person you gave the information to.