premium rate services across the world
The International Audiotex Regulators Network (IARN) was set up in 1995 as a forum for exchanging information and good practice among its members. The members are all involved in the regulation of, or setting standards for, content and promotion of all premium rate services ('audiotex') in their own countries. Most of these bodies have been appointed to protect the interests of the general public. Their structure and methods of control vary from country to country, nevertheless independent consumer protection formally exists. It is not left to the industry alone to police itself.Members of IARN meet twice a year. Dates and locations of future and past meetings are listed below:
2005
November - UK
May - Ireland
2004
November - Belgium
May - Austria
2003
November - France
May - Finland/Sweden
2002
November - Australia
May - Germany
2001
November - Switzerland
For further information, please visit www.iarn.org