article_snippet: the ICO launched an investigation into the Gemini Business Centre in Hove after receiving reports that the ICO staff had been phoning people who had asked not to receive unsolicited sales or marketing calls.
article_snippet: the ICO the ICO confiscated paperwork and computer equipment during the ICO raid on March 12 and is considering what further action to take.
article_snippet: The raid comes ahead of the introduction of new powers on April 6 that will make The raid easier for the ICO to fine rogue cold-call companies up to £500,000.
article_snippet: The new powers due to come into force follow a sustained campaign by the ICO to make it easier to fine companies found to be making nuisance calls.
article_snippet: the ICO the ICO has struggled to punish rogue firms because of the requirement to prove the business had caused 'substantial damage or distress'.
article_snippet: An the ICO spokesman said: 'This law change is a game-changer.
article_snippet: a monitoring list of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) features the 20 'worst' culprits based on the number of complaints and information from consumer organisations.
article_snippet: It is not under investigation but is being 'monitored' by the ICO, which could order a full probe if the ICO suspects illegal practices or non-compliance with cold-calling regulations.
article_snippet: Nuisance Call Prevention Service is also on a monitoring list of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).