In article , Matthew
Malthouse writes
Since a tightening up that came into force January such data may only
be used for the purpose for which it was gathered.

Huh? What happened in January. The most recent DPA came into force in
1998.

Further they may now only do so for a year before again ascertaining
your willingness to be spammed. Without your extended permission they
have to expunge "the data" ie your e-mail address.

I'm not aware of any "1 year timeout" on permission. Source, please.
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