ISPA News 31/03/08
Seven Ex-ISPA Members Subject To Ofcom Fines
Lapsed payments forces removal from complaints scheme
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The Byron Review
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Seven Ex-ISPA Members Subject To Ofcom Fines
Lapsed payments forces removal from complaints scheme
ISPA Council has been forced to suspend seven ISPA members for failure to pay their membership fees despite numerous warnings about the implications of non-payment.
ISPA members receive free membership of the Communication and Internet Services Adjudication Scheme (CISAS) as well as opportunities ranging from new business prospects to meeting face to face with the politicians whose opinions can affect their business.
Under General Condition 14 of Ofcom's General Conditions of Entitlement, ISPs must have both an approved Code of Practice and membership of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme. Failure to comply with this condition may result in fines of up to 10 per cent of turnover under section 96 of the Communications Act 2003.
This month saw the publication of Dr Tanya Byron’s Review into Children and New Technology. ISPA was delighted to see that the key recommendations given in its submission to the Byron Review in November had been acknowledged and that Dr Byron recognises the complexity of the issues. The Report’s recommendation for the Prime Minister to take a leadership role on this key issue through the creation of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety is fantastic. Through this body ISPA hopes to further engage with Government, child protection agencies and other key stakeholders including children, young people and parents. Mrs Hendrie-Liaño, Chair of ISPA Council said, “It’s great news that the Byron Review acknowledges the Internet industry’s call for clear ministerial accountability, a coordinated strategy, a commitment to sustainable resourcing and a joined up Government approach for child safety on the Internet.” “However, ISPA will be seeking further clarification on how the proposed codes will be developed and monitored. The development of the Council and a formal role for Ofcom suggests a shift in Government policy towards a co-regulatory model. ISPA would also like to understand in more detail the Review’s recommendations for codes on “harmful content”, in particular how any code would be developed and how this will benefit users over and above the good practice codes already proposed.” The full response to the Review can be found here.
ISPA Council is taking a tougher stance on the punctual payment of membership fees and asks that invoices for the 2008/2009 financial year are dealt with in good time.
ISPA In The News
The Byron Review
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