Use of automatic calling system

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Dear Tower Hamlets Homes Limited,

I understand that some Housing Associations use automatic calling systems to contact tenants for various reasons including those who may be in arrears with their rent payments. I also understand that the use of automated calling systems is subject to Ofcom’s Persistent Mis-use Statement (December 2016) and UK Data Protection Legislation and enforced by the Information Commissioners Office.

I’d like you to provide the following information in this regard:

1/ Does your organisation use an automatic calling system or systems to contact tenants?

If so,

2/ Who is the manufacturer/provider of the system?

3/ How long have you been using the system?

4/ For what specific purpose(s) do you use the system?

5/ Can you demonstrate Ofcom compliance through system reports?

6/ Does the system provide a mechanism to prevent specific tenants from being called?

I look forward to receiving your reply soon.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Brown

London Borough of Tower Hamlets,

Information request
Our reference: 14549801

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Dear Sir/Madam,
 
Freedom of Information Act 2000
 
Thank you for your request for information that was received on 14
December 2018  requesting:

I understand that some Housing Associations use automatic calling systems
to contact tenants for various reasons including those who may be in
arrears with their rent payments. I also understand that the use of
automated calling systems is subject to Ofcom's Persistent Mis-use
Statement (December 2016) and UK Data Protection Legislation and enforced
by the Information Commissioners Office.

I'd like you to provide the following information in this regard:
1/ Does your organisation use an automatic calling system or systems to
contact tenants?
If so,
2/ Who is the manufacturer/provider of the system?
3/ How long have you been using the system?
4/ For what specific purpose(s) do you use the system?
5/ Can you demonstrate Ofcom compliance through system reports?
6/ Does the system provide a mechanism to prevent specific tenants from
being called?
 
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Yours faithfully
 
 
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Yours faithfully
 
 
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE
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020 7364 4736
[Tower Hamlets Homes Limited request email]
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