Commission prepares 'do not call list' app

Commission prepares 'do not call list' app

Bangkok Post | 2023-11-08 00:06

The Office of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is developing a national "do not call list" as an option to help people block calls and text messages from unwanted numbers, aiming to tackle call centre scams. The new system is expected to be launched by early next year via an application that people can download. The app allows people to select which companies or sectors they do not want to receive calls or text messages from, with the system automatically blocking those numbers. PDPC secretary-general Sivaruk Siwamogsatham said the agency developed the "do not call list" system to help people avoid unwanted calls and text messages. Mr Sivaruk said the system will also compile public service numbers as whitelist numbers that can connect to people. The system will operate similar to the Whoscall app, he said. The "do not call list" marks the first step in using personal d...

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