Do-not-call registry will be open for registration by end of the year

[princess_morbucks]

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/do-not-call-registry-will-be-open-registration-next-year-20130930

By Irene Tham
Unwanted phone calls from telemarketers will soon be a thing of the past. From Jan 2 next year, a national Do-Not-Call registry will be launched for people to list their numbers.

Telemarketers must check against it before making a sales pitch on the phone, through fax. SMS or MMS.

To register for no voice call, text messages and fax messages, consumers may SMS "DNC" to 78772. Consumers may also send an SMS to 78773 if they choose to block calls only. They can also call 1800-248-0772 to register to block calls, text messages and fax messages. Another way to list one's number on the registry is to visit the http://www.dnc.gov.sg website. Consumers may register for the registry from Dec 2 to ease the rush in January next year.

Marketing messages sent via instant messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, to the numbers on the registry will be prohibited too. Those who defy the rule risk a maximum $10,000 fine, should the consumer complain to a new watchdog body called the Personal Data Protection Commission.

[xebay11]

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/do-not-call-registry-will-be-open-registration-next-year-20130930

By Irene Tham
Unwanted phone calls from telemarketers will soon be a thing of the past. From Jan 2 next year, a national Do-Not-Call registry will be launched for people to list their numbers.

Telemarketers must check against it before making a sales pitch on the phone, through fax. SMS or MMS.

To register for no voice call, text messages and fax messages, consumers may SMS "DNC" to 78772. Consumers may also send an SMS to 78773 if they choose to block calls only. They can also call 1800-248-0772 to register to block calls, text messages and fax messages. Another way to list one's number on the registry is to visit the http://www.dnc.gov.sg website. Consumers may register for the registry from Dec 2 to ease the rush in January next year.

Marketing messages sent via instant messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, to the numbers on the registry will be prohibited too. Those who defy the rule risk a maximum $10,000 fine, should the consumer complain to a new watchdog body called the Personal Data Protection Commission.

I am definitely not registering, that next call from the real estate agent could be the call from the god of fortune, sometimes you never know.

Only dumbo peasants will register.

[sherlock]

I am registering. Hate all those marketing calls and SMSes.

I am a dumbo peasant.

[princess_morbucks]

I am definitely registering.
So I can have dinner in peace.

Dumbo peasants don't like to receive phone calls from so called smart alec agents who call at unearthly hours.
Dumbo peasants prefer a peaceful life.

Sometimes dumbo peasants got freehold jumbo land, but they don't wanna sell cos they rather pass the land to their descendants.

[proxon]

Finally, the day I've been waiting for!

[princess_morbucks]

http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/telemarketers-check-dnc-registry-sending-messages-jan-2



1 hour 22 min ago
SINGAPORE — From Jan 2 next year, all organisations will have to check the Do Not Call (DNC) Registry before sending telemarketing messages to consumers with Singapore telephone numbers, said the Personal Data Protection Commission today (Sept 30).
Consumers can register their telephone numbers on the registry from Dec 2 onwards. Organisations can also create accounts on the registry and submit numbers for checking from this date.

Organisations do not need to check the registry if the subscriber gave clear consent to be contacted for telemarketing.
The PDPC finalised business rules of the registry after consulting the public in May.


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So we have to be careful when we fill up lucky draw forms, in case there is a fine print saying that we gave our consent.

[proxon]

http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/telemarketers-check-dnc-registry-sending-messages-jan-2



1 hour 22 min ago
SINGAPORE — From Jan 2 next year, all organisations will have to check the Do Not Call (DNC) Registry before sending telemarketing messages to consumers with Singapore telephone numbers, said the Personal Data Protection Commission today (Sept 30).
Consumers can register their telephone numbers on the registry from Dec 2 onwards. Organisations can also create accounts on the registry and submit numbers for checking from this date.

Organisations do not need to check the registry if the subscriber gave clear consent to be contacted for telemarketing.
The PDPC finalised business rules of the registry after consulting the public in May.


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So we have to be careful when we fill up lucky draw forms, in case there is a fine print saying that we gave our consent.

I already have a plan. I know whose numbers to fill.

[xebay11]

I damned well hope that it applies to all sales people then.

[proxon]

It's up for registration for those who are not keen to receive sms.

Register by SMS
Send an SMS with the message ‘DNC’ to the following numbers:
SHORTCODE ACTION
78772 Express registration on all 3 Registers
78773 Express registration on No Voice Call Register only
78774 Express registration on No Text Message Register only
78771 Guided menu for all options (including to deregister)

[princess_morbucks]

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-exemption-order-under/934376.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

SINGAPORE: The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has introduced a new exemption order that will kick in on 2 January 2014 under the Do Not Call (DNC) Registry.

Under the new exemption order, organisations will be allowed to send text or fax messages on related products and services to customers and members with whom they have an ongoing relationship, without having to check the DNC Registry.

But customers can opt out from such messaging services.

The PDPC said organisations are required to provide information in their messages on how consumers can opt out from receiving such messages.

Consumers must also be allowed to opt out using the same medium by which the message is received.

When organisations receive an individual's opt-out request, they must stop sending such messages to that individual within a specified time frame.

Under the new exemption order, a bank or credit card company would be able to send its existing credit card holders telemarketing messages about related services such as rewards programme for credit card holders.

The PDPC said it recognises that consumers may wish to continue receiving such information in a minimally intrusive manner, via text or fax messages.

It also received feedback from organisations on their customers' expectation for such messages to be sent.

The PDPC said without this exemption, individuals may miss such messages if they are registered with the DNC Registry, and if the organisation that they have an ongoing relationship with, did not obtain clear consent to send telemarketing messages to their telephone numbers.

This new exemption order does not apply to voice calls.

This means organisations are still required to check against the DNC Registry before making telemarketing calls to promote related products and services.

Organisations and consumers can refer to the advisory guidelines on the DNC Registry at the PDPC website (http://www.pdpc.gov.sg).


- CNA/xq

[kane]

so unless an agent is marketing your unit, you should not be having any ongoing relationship with some other agent you met whilst visiting a showroom yes?

[proxon]

so unless an agent is marketing your unit, you should not be having any ongoing relationship with some other agent you met whilst visiting a showroom yes?

According to the news, even though there is ongoing relationship, they still need to provide you with the means to opt out when they send sms. Anyway, we'll see how it goes. Regardless of ongoing relationship, the minute I get an sms, I will contact DNC and ask them how to opt out.

[princess_morbucks]

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/registering-with-dnc/935606.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

SINGAPORE: The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has clarified that registering with the Do Not Call (DNC) Registry is still effective despite the Exemption Order announced on Thursday, which will come into effect on 2 January 2014.
PDPC said individuals can still block unsolicited telemarketing calls or messages by registering their Singapore telephone numbers on the Registry.

When the Exemption Order comes into effect, individuals will be able to receive a subset of messages - information from organisations about goods and services which are related to the subject of their ongoing relationship with the organisation - that they may otherwise not receive if their Singapore telephone numbers are on the DNC Registry.

But PDPC said several conditions must be fulfilled for the organisations to send exempt messages under the Exemption Order.

For instance, organisations can only send exempt messages to an individual when the messages are related to the subject of an ongoing relationship with the individual.

For example, a bank or credit card company would be able to send its existing credit card holders telemarketing messages about related services, such as a rewards programme for credit card holders.

PDPC stated that a one-off transaction is not sufficient to constitute an ongoing relationship. Organisations must not rely on the exemption once the ongoing relationship has ceased. In addition, organisations must not rely on the exemption to market all other aspects of their business indiscriminately without considering the subject of the ongoing relationship.

It also added that each exempt message must also contain an opt-out facility that the recipient may use to opt out from the sending of any exempt messages by the organisation to that Singapore telephone number.

PDPC said that only specified text messages and specified fax messages fall within the scope of the Exemption Order. Specified messages sent via voice calls, which tend to be more intrusive, are not exempted.


- CNA/ms