Month: May 1999

Ban on junk faxes comes into force

A new law in force on 1 May bans unsolicited faxes to individuals for direct marketing purposes, gives companies an opt out, and bans unsolicited automated calls to individuals or companies. Individuals (including partnerships outside Scotland) may only be sent unsolicited faxes if they have specifically consented to this. Companies (including Scottish partnerships) will be …   Read more