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UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas last week said he expects to be able to issue “stop now” orders against UK-based spammers starting later this year. Thomas said such orders could provide a quick mechanism to halt firms that are sending spam. “The sooner I get the power the better,” he added.
Last month, the UK Department of Trade and Industry introduced rules to let firms block unwanted cold-calling from direct marketing companies.
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