ICO and Telegraph in spat over nuisance calls

29/07/2021 | The Telegraph

The Telegraph posted a detailed analysis accusing the Information Commissioner of chasing headlines rather than tackling nuisance calls on Friday last week. The article claimed the ICO's budget has all but doubled in 5 years, yet the public is no better off when it comes to unwanted harassment from companies. The Telegraph also took the issue of the fact Elizabeth Denham is based in London rather than Wilmslow, where the bulk of her colleagues work. Then on Saturday, the ICO published a rebuttal outlining its priorities and the impact of its work. 

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