IF1.10 Consumer Protection and Complaints Handling Flashcards
GDPR
places a legal obligation on data processors & data controllers. Sets out data protection principles which give responsibility and accountability to organisations.
Processor
maintain records of personal data and processing activities
What information does GDPR apply to?
personal data of an individual (live)
Special categories of personal data
race, ethnic origin, politics, religion, trade union membership, genetics, biometric, health, sexual orientation & life.
data protection principles
- data should be processed lawfully, fairly and transparently
-data should only be collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes - Data should be adequate, relevant & limited
- data should be accurate and up to date
- data should not be kept longer than necessary
- There should be adequate security & protection
What are the 6 lawful bases for processing data?
- Consent (must opt in)
- processing is necessary for a contract
- ” “ to comply with the law
- ” “ to protect an individual
- ” “ for public interest & for a firm to fulfil its function
- ” “ for the legitimate interest of the firm
rights for individuals under GDPR
- right to be informed
- right of access
- right to rectification
- right to erasure
- right to restrict processing
- right to data portability
- right to object
- rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling
Data protection act 2018
- ensuring sensitive data can be processed confidentially
- restricting rights to access and delete data where there are legitimate grounds for doing so
- setting the age from which parental consent is not needed to process data online
- proving the ICO with enhanced powers to regulate and enforce data protection law
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Fairness
it ensures that terms used in contracts and notices will only be binding upon the consumer if they are fair
define transparent
A term is transparent if it is expressed in plain and intelligible language and is legible
define prominent
A term is prominent if it is bought to the consumers attention in such a way that an average consumer would be aware of the term.
Unfair Terms according to the Consumer Rights Act 2015
- terms which exclude/ hinder the consumers right to take legal action or exercise any other legal remedy
e.g. restricting evidence available to the consumer - Terms which alter the terms of the contract unilaterally without valid reason
- disproportionately high charges
- terms allowing the trader to decide the price after the contract has been signed
- terms allowing the trader to determine the characteristics of the subject matter after the conclusion of the contract.
What happens if an insurer is using unfair terms
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) or the FCA will amend the term, and bring an injunction to prevent further use of the terms.
ethical Standards
The way in which a moral outcome can be achieved in given circumstances concerning the behaviour and conduct people.
CIIs requirements of ethical behaviour
- integrity
- fairness
- high value service
- clients interest
- compliance
What are the 3 key areas of training and competence firms need to consider (according to the FCA)
- assessing competence
- maintaining competence
- record-keeping
Define complaint
Any oral or written expression of dissatisfaction, whether justified or not, from or on behalf of a person about the provision of or failure to to provide a financial service, which alleges that the complainant has suffered or may suffer financial loss, material distress or material inconvenience.
Eligible Complainants
- consumer
- micro-enterprise
- charity with annual income less than 6.5m
- a trustee with less than £6.5m
- consumer buy-to-let
- small business
- guarantor
What happens with non-eligible complainants
firms must have in place, and operate appropriate procedures for registering and responding to the expression of dissatisfaction.
How long must complain files be held
at least three years
What is the time limitation for a complaint
A firm must write a final response or at least a written response explaining why they can’t write a final response WITHIN 8 WEEKS