To be sent by email:
1 October 2018
Case reference
Dear ,
Thank you for your response of 17 September 2018 regarding ’s data protection
concern.
You have explained that is required to retain customer information pursuant to
regulation 40 and 41 of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds
Regulation 2017. You have explained that the Gambling Commission’s Prevention of
Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Guidance states that
information should be retained for five years after the end of the business relationship.
As a result, ’s information has been retained in line with guidance in order to
comply with the legal obligations.
I have considered the information available in relation to this complaint and I am of the
view that you have complied with your data protection obligations and we do not intend
to take further action regarding the matter.
Thank you for your assistance with the matter.
Yours sincerely,
Lead Case Officer
Information Commissioner’s Office
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