28
January
2009
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00:00
Europe/Amsterdam

Callcredit reinforce commitment to protecting personal data

Callcredit, the UK's most innovative credit reference agency, has today furthered its commitment to protecting consumer data by signing the Information Commissioner's Personal Information Promise.


The Promise, a set of ten key data protection principles, will be launched as the UK's contribution to European Data Protection Day in London this evening.

John McAndrew, Managing Director of Callcredit, Credit Solutions will officially sign the Promise at tonight's event.
He said; "Callcredit takes security of personal data very seriously, and already has standards in place that meet the commitments of the Promise, so we're delighted to reinforce this message today. Data loss can have devastating effects and as well as ensuring our own data is secure, Callcredit can help companies and government departments to protect the identities of consumers affected by a breach by providing alerts when fraudulent activity is detected."

ENDS


Notes to Editors


Callcredit's Industry Relations Director Jan Smith is available for comment at the event - contact her directly on 07912120994.

About Callcredit


• Callcredit is the UK's most innovative and customer-focused Credit Reference Agency, with an established reputation for service differentiation; focusing on listening to clients and creating innovative solutions that deliver real business value. Find out more at www.callcredit.co.uk

• Callcredit is one of six core businesses that form the Callcredit Information Group (CIG). CIG brings together experts across the fields of credit referencing, marketing services, interactive solutions and consultative analytics to enable our client base of businesses and consumers to make informed decisions using our innovative products and services.
www.callcreditgroup.com

  • The group is made up of two complementary divisions;

- Credit Solutions, encompassing Callcredit, Legatio and DecisionMetrics - specialists in credit risk, ID verification services and tracing tools.

- Marketing Solutions, providing specialist knowledge in customer analytics, consumer targeting, database building and hosting, marketing communications, business modelling and market analysis through three market leaders in their own fields: EuroDirect, Broadsystem and GMAP Consulting.

• Callcredit Check is the consumer arm of credit reference agency Callcredit, providing consumers with instant online access to their credit report and services to help them monitor their credit status.
www.callcreditcheck.com