Ministerial Briefing on New Opt-Out Registry for Direct Marketing
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, hosted a media briefing regarding the National Opt-Out Registry system in South Africa. The system allows consumers to proactively block unwanted direct marketing communications. The government stated that direct marketing companies must cleanse their databases monthly before running any direct marketing campaign.
From sanews.gov.za
Why it matters
The Opt-Out Registry introduces a national consumer protection measure affecting marketing practices within South Africa. This system establishes a new compliance standard for companies involved in direct marketing communications.
From sanews.gov.za
Who's involved
- Pansy TlakulaInformation Regulator chairperson who co-hosted the briefing on the Opt-Out Registry system.
- Parks TauMinister of Trade, Industry and Competition who led the briefing on the Opt-Out Registry system.
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The entities involved
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Pansy Tlakula
South African government official
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Parks Tau
South African politician