Anyone bought any "Television Receiving Equipment" recently?

[Deleted User]

ie. since the 25th.

Did they ask for your details and, if so, what was your answer?

RichardD1970

Since the 25th of when?

I've been asked for details for years. Asda wouldn't sell me a TV few years ago without address details.

[Deleted User]

Since the 25th of this month.

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

RichardD1970 wrote: »

Since the 25th of when?

I've been asked for details for years. Asda wouldn't sell me a TV few years ago without address details.

Apparently the rules have changed. I think that Bedsit Bob is trying to find out if retailers have implemented the change. Perhaps he will confirm (or not) whether this is the reason for his post.

[Deleted User]

Who cares? It hardly makes any difference to the TV license requirement.

scotsbob

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

Who cares? It hardly makes any difference to the TV license requirement.

The OP cares that is why he asked the question.

Many other people also care because it seems that some retailers may be acting outwith the terms of the Data Protection Act

AndyPK

So what are the changes?

[Deleted User]

AndyPK wrote: »

So what are the changes?

Buying a TV no longer requires the retailer to provide TV Licensing with the buyer's name and address.

[Deleted User]

scotsbob wrote: »

The OP cares that is why he asked the question.

Thanks Bob.

Yes Fruit and Nut Case. That is what I'm trying to find out.

System

Hmm so does this mean they'd be breaking the Data Protection Laws if they do now?

Either-way I'm glad the (censored) at the BBC wont be getting information that has nothing to do with them

Buzby

Of course they are not. It as changed from a 'requirement' so the purchaser can decline to provide. No data breach.