[LINK] Unlisted number called by ORC International on behalf of RET

[Jim Birch]

On 12 March 2013 19:34, Ash Nallawalla  wrote:

> Do Not Call Register



17. What exemptions apply under the Do Not Call Register legislation?

The following calls or faxes can still be made or sent under the Do Not
Call Register legislation:


   1. Where individuals have agreed or requested to receive calls or faxes.
   This is express consent and only lasts for 3 months unless specified for a
   different period. Consent can be terminated at any time.

   2. Where individuals have an established business relationship with an
   organisation and consent can be reasonably inferred from that relationship.
   For example, it would be reasonable for an individual to expect a call from
   the bank they have a current account with or their electricity supplier.
   This is inferred consent and it can be terminated at any time.

   3. Public interest calls or faxes including calls or faxes from


   - charities or charitable institutions
   - educational institutions
   - religious organisations
   - government bodies
   - registered political parties
   - independent members of parliament
   - political candidates.

https://www.donotcall.gov.au/faqs.cfm

It would be pretty weird if the government was not allowed to communicate
with citizens (except as filtered through media conglomerates.)  It is also
reasonable - to me, at least - for the government to collect non-identified
information about the normal activities of citizens citizens as an aid to
policy formation.

There is a significant problem on the phone with authentication of the
caller.

Jim Birch
e: planetjim at gmail.com
m: 04 1243 1243