DNC: Do Not Call Registry

(27-12-2013, 09:21 AM)CityFarmer Wrote: More update on the exemption...

How the exemption works

Organisations which have an ongoing relationship with a subscriber or user of a Singapore telephone number are allowed to send certain specified messages to the number without checking against the Do Not Call Registry.

An exempt message is defined as one that is related to the subject of the ongoing relationship. A bank or credit card company, for example, would be able to send its existing credit card holders telemarketing messages about related services, such as a rewards programme for credit card holders. Exempt messages can only be sent via text or fax.

To rely on the exemption, organisations are required to provide information in their messages on how consumers can opt out of such messages, and allow them to opt out using the same medium through which the message is received.

When an individual opts out, that organisation can no longer rely on the exemption and must stop sending such exempt messages to that Singapore telephone number 30 days after the day the individual opts out.
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/how...tion-works

sounds like an bad idea, so for such sms texts, i need to pay 5cent each time to opt out of so many such texts from various co

This move seems to give the advertiser some benefit of doubts. It's quite a hassle to send a sms in order to opt out. Wouldnt it be better that the promoter send a sms to the user and get a approval from the user instead?

(27-12-2013, 09:36 AM)pianist Wrote:

(27-12-2013, 09:21 AM)CityFarmer Wrote: More update on the exemption...

How the exemption works

Organisations which have an ongoing relationship with a subscriber or user of a Singapore telephone number are allowed to send certain specified messages to the number without checking against the Do Not Call Registry.

An exempt message is defined as one that is related to the subject of the ongoing relationship. A bank or credit card company, for example, would be able to send its existing credit card holders telemarketing messages about related services, such as a rewards programme for credit card holders. Exempt messages can only be sent via text or fax.

To rely on the exemption, organisations are required to provide information in their messages on how consumers can opt out of such messages, and allow them to opt out using the same medium through which the message is received.

When an individual opts out, that organisation can no longer rely on the exemption and must stop sending such exempt messages to that Singapore telephone number 30 days after the day the individual opts out.
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/how...tion-works

sounds like an bad idea, so for such sms texts, i need to pay 5cent each time to opt out of so many such texts from various co

(27-12-2013, 10:26 AM)Freenasi Wrote: This move seems to give the advertiser some benefit of doubts. It's quite a hassle to send a sms in order to opt out. Wouldnt it be better that the promoter send a sms to the user and get a approval from the user instead?

personal data protection laws have been in existence in many 1st world countries like hk or us, our is a tab late, but better than never there.

this move also seems to give the telcos some more revenue..i guess pdpc could have been alarmed by the high take up rate in the dnc by consumers within a month time in dec.

so govt earns some for maintaining the dnc registry, telcos also earns some, sales co also earns some, win win for the 3 parties

rem our is a pro-business chenghu, even that dangerous indian rioter (that overturn & burn police car & ambulance & throws concrete rocks) )can be granted a bail-out for just 30k by his Malaysian boss on the ground that there isn't any other tilter as competent as him..sounds like a lenient legal system?

(29-12-2013, 09:29 AM)pianist Wrote: rem our is a pro-business chenghu, even that dangerous indian rioter (that overturn & burn police car & ambulance & throws concrete rocks) )can be granted a bail-out for just 30k by his Malaysian boss on the ground that there isn't any other tiler as competent as him..sounds like a lenient legal system?

Sir

Do you understand our criminal law system? Unless it is a capital offence such murder, kidnapping, etc., the judge is obliged to offer bail. Amount of bail determined should commensurate with the offence and not to ensure that the accused cannot be bailed out. If the judge is satisfied that the surety will ensure the accused will present himself in court and assist in further investigations, he will grant bail.

Instead of blaming the government, why do we not feel happy for this worker that he has such a humane employer?

P.S. If it is a capital offence, I believe that the judge may also grant bail at his discretion.

PDPC side of story on the exemption...

Exemption to DNC registry is for consumer’s benefit: PDPC chair

SINGAPORE — The chairman of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has defended the decision to provide an exemption to the Do Not Call (DNC) Registry.

PDPC chairman Leong Keng Thai said the exemption is “not a U-turn” and it is not “putting business interests ahead of consumers”.

Instead, what it seeks is to benefit consumers with differing preferences, he said.

The exemption means that if a consumer had all along intended never to receive any in-service marketing messages, he would need to take an additional step of opting out the first time he receives a marketing message from a company with which he has an ongoing relationship.
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http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/exe...pdpc-chair

I tot I already opt out by signing up the dnc, wondering if they do know the simple English meaning - dnc -> do not call.

next time u sleep in hotel room and put up the sign - 'do not disturb' in the main door, the chambermaid will come at 7am and knock knock - "sir, because u r our hotel's existing guest, we have a promotion of 1 + 1 American breakfast

(30-12-2013, 09:54 PM)pianist Wrote: I tot I already opt out by signing up the dnc, wondering if they do know the simple English meaning - dnc -> do not call.

next time u sleep in hotel room and put up the sign - 'do not disturb' in the main door, the chambermaid will come at 7am and knock knock - "sir, because u r our hotel's existing guest, we have a promotion of 1 + 1 American breakfast

lmao... good one.

How about they allow a few options:
Option 1: strictly no DNC (no sms, no phone call).
Option 2: receive from existing business relation.
Option 3: receive from gov agencies only.
Option 4: receive from property investment
etc

Even though I have registered for DNC, on the first day of it taking effect, I received an unsolicited call from a marketing company today. I think it is a Time Share company. Anyone received unsolicited call today?

(02-01-2014, 09:09 PM)Ben Wrote: Even though I have registered for DNC, on the first day of it taking effect, I received an unsolicited call from a marketing company today. I think it is a Time Share company. Anyone received unsolicited call today?

I received a SMS advertisement from a tuition agency maybe the advertisers have a way to overcome DNC?