This week I’m going to focus on what the Act has to say about the consumer’s right to privacy. If you’re fed up with random calls from sales people that are trying to sell you dubious products and deals at the most inconvenient times of day then read on, I think this post may just put a smile on your face.

Question of the Week
How does the Consumer Protection Act relate to direct marketing? Great news – the two go hand-in-hand. Chapter 2, Part B addresses the issue of unwanted direct marketing and what measures have been put in place to protect your privacy.

What you need to know
The Act states that you have the right to refuse to accept direct marketing and that you can require it to be discontinued. The Act also gives the Commission the go ahead to establish a registry where consumes can register a pre-emptive block against any communication that is primarily for the purpose of direct marketing.

Interesting Fact
The Minister may prescribe specific days, dates, public holidays or times of days when suppliers must not engage in any direct marketing aimed at a consumer at home for any promotional purpose [Chapter 2, Part B]

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