Phone database bollocks

[Ch3tan]

Originally Posted by dysfunction

You can opt out here:

Remove Me

That makes you click even more to get the info you need, such a badly designed site.

Can I be ex-directory with 118 800?

You can become ex-directory from this website. Or you can text the letter ‘E’ to 118800 from the mobile phone you want to be made ex-directory. Standard network charges apply. The first time 118 800 contacts you you will be sent an SMS reminding you about how to become ex-directory. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your ex-directory request to take effect.
How do I know when I am ex-directory?

We will send you an SMS message confirming when your details will be ex-directory.
I am ex-directory, so how can I be put back in the directory?

If you know you are already listed by us as ex-directory – and therefore we have your correct address - you can text the letter ‘I’ (for ‘in’) to 118 800. Alternatively, you can join the directory from this website. Please allow up to 4 weeks for your details to be included in our directory.

Up to 4 weeks? Fuckers, I don't want you to have my number in the first place.

[dysfunction]

I know! I think they do it so you get fed up and can't be bothered removing your number from their database...

[Dark Orb Choir]

i think its a good idea

[Ch3tan]

Wonder if you can request they remove your data completely, not just ex-directory via data protection act?

[Dark Orb Choir]

you can ask them to tel lyou what info they hold on you, tbh if you have never put your mobile number on a web form or said to someone that they could use your number for commercial purposes then i think you are gonig to be ok

[Ch3tan]

Originally Posted by Dark Orb Choir

i think its a good idea

It should be opt in, the fact my network has given away my number and name pisses me off even more than the fact I have to waste time opting out of a service -and then waste more time and potential cost to get my details deleted from their database.

[Dark Orb Choir]

your network didnt give your number away, you did , thats if you are on the database

[dysfunction]

Originally Posted by Dark Orb Choir

your network didnt give your number away, you did , thats if you are on the database

Yes they did. 118800 have purchased the numbers from the Mobile service companies and then created their own mobile directory service...which you then have to opt out of!

[Dark Orb Choir]

where does it say that ?

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Ch3tan

Up to 4 weeks? Fuckers, I don't want you to have my number in the first place.

But you agreed to let companies such as this have your number, when you signed your mobile phone contract.

[dysfunction]

Originally Posted by Dark Orb Choir

where does it say that ?

It was in the News about a month ago...

Some info about it here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme...ch/8091621.stm

[Chilly]

Originally Posted by Ch3tan

Wonder if you can request they remove your data completely, not just ex-directory via data protection act?

Nope, because you gave your number to someone who sold it on quite legitimately for marketing purposes and it ended up with this company. Be assured their major expense when setting up shop was buying in the number lists from marketers. The operators wouldnt be able to sell the numbers.

[Dark Orb Choir]

118800 gets numbers from three sources. First, market research companies who contact individuals and ask if they would be prepared to allow their numbers to be used for commercial purposes.
Second, from online businesses who often ask customers to tick boxes during the normal course of online transactions.
Thirdly, 118800 gets them from brokers who buy and sell lists of phone numbers.



so, i still cant see where it says the mobile networks are giving the numbers out?

[dysfunction]

Originally Posted by Dark Orb Choir

118800 gets numbers from three sources. First, market research companies who contact individuals and ask if they would be prepared to allow their numbers to be used for commercial purposes.
Second, from online businesses who often ask customers to tick boxes during the normal course of online transactions.
Thirdly, 118800 gets them from brokers who buy and sell lists of phone numbers.



so, i still cant see where it says the mobile networks are giving the numbers out?

Well who do the brokers buy the lists from then? It's bound to be the mobile networks as they have 15million numbers in their database!

[Chilly]

how many websites and random services have you put your mobile number into and blindly cicked "I agree to the T&Cs" ?

Many people are sheep and give info when asked unquestioningly.

Anyway, 118800 dont have everyones number. If you are very careful with your number then they probably never will have it.