finance related .orgs and .org.uk domains / sites and th FTC

peter_w · 20-01-2012, 06:44:29 PM

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Originally Posted by murph

Presumably it will be if you yourself are actually doing CCL activity and using a .org.uk as a means to capture leads. If you are an affiliate, in most cases you're not obligated to have a CCL?

It is completely vague when it comes to affiliate links/banners/etc. The way I, and most others, read it, is if you are not storing any data and simply referring people to third party providers... you don't need a CCL.

Aiden Roberts · 20-01-2012, 06:47:23 PM

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Originally Posted by peter_w

It is completely vague when it comes to affiliate links/banners/etc. The way I, and most others, read it, is if you are not storing any data and simply referring people to third party providers... you don't need a CCL.

I hope this is the case and I would imagine a number of financial houses will too!

murph · 20-01-2012, 06:58:30 PM

I mean even the thread opener at Affiliate4u says:

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For those involved in finance and require a CCL (or are considering it), this OFT document will be of interest:

My interpretation: If you currently don't need a CCL then you don't need to worry. However, I still think it's worth getting legal advice on the matter to be sure!

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