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Q2.4.17. To what extent do you agree with allowing the ICO to impose assessment notices on organisations suspected of infringements of PECR to allow them to carry out audits of the organisation’s processing activities? ○ Strongly agree ○ Somewhat agree ○ Neither agree nor disagree ○ Somewhat disagree ○ Strongly disagree Please explain your answer, and provide supporting evidence where possible.
Q2.4.18. Are there any other measures that would help to ensure that PECR's enforcement regime is effective, proportionate and dissuasive? ○ Yes ○ No ○ Don’t know If yes, what measures do you propose and why?
2.5 Use of personal data for the purposes of democratic engagement 219. The government has worked tirelessly to build our democratic system and values, and the safeguarding and integrity of our democratic processes is an absolute priority. There is a collective responsibility on all those in public life to promote democratic engagement, such as local councils, political parties, and civil society groups. 220. In recognition of the importance of a flourishing democracy, the government is keen to understand how the UK GDPR and PECR can continue to support democratic engagement by political parties and elected representatives, whilst ensuring public confidence and trust in how their personal data is used. 221. The government would welcome views on two main issues: i) whether communications from political parties which promote aims and ideals should continue to be treated as direct marketing for the purposes of PECR; and ii) whether the lawful grounds for processing personal data, including personal data revealing political opinions, under Articles 6 and 9 of the UK GDPR permit political parties and elected representatives to process personal data for the purposes of democratic engagement to the extent that is necessary in a healthy democracy. Political campaigning and direct marketing rules under PECR
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