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data it does not require a legal basis." Despite the DMA being listed as a member of its own organisation, The Data and marketing commission (DMC) refused to investigate. "We do agree with you that matters should be investigated openly and impartially. The position of the
Commission, however, remains the same as last October when we corresponded. The Commission only investigates complaints against members of the Data & Marketing Association and the Association would not constitute a member of its own Association. It does appear from the screenshot that you sent over that the Association is listed however, and I will let them know. Looking at the Association address on the screenshot it states 'test' so I think this is probably a technical error."
206:, consumer notice, use of data and other aspects of responsible marketing. DMA enforces these guidelines, accepting complaints from consumers or other companies, and after a member review of the practices and allowing the company to change any non-compliant practices, then publishes a list of "bad actors". These non compliance companies are also reported to the appropriate authorities.
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In addition to supporting those industry standards and agreeing to follow the Member
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