PERMISSION FOR LIVE SERVICES (24 February)
icstis has issued a Notice reminding service providers that they need to obtain prior permission to operate live services, irrespective of whether their information providers already have permission.
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LATEST ADJUDICATIONS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE (22 February)
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11TH ICSTIS FORUM (20 February)
icstis will be holding its 11th Forum on Tuesday 21 March at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Manchester. The event will feature presentations by Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office, as well as updates from icstis. If you are interested in attending the Forum, please e-mail us at rsvp@icstis.org.uk. ____________________________________________________________________

CITY OF LONDON POLICE MEET WITH NETWORK OPERATORS (13 February)
icstis hosts a meeting between the City of London Police and Network Operators.
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ICSTIS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIRMAN (2 February)
icstis is pleased to welcome Sir Alistair Graham as its new Chairman from 1 June 2006.
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ICSTIS BARS PREMIUM RATE TEXT CHARGING TO ALL NON-PREMIUM RATE NUMBERS (1 February)
icstis has issued a Notice announcing its intention to bar premium rate text charging to all non-premium rate numbers. The bar takes effect on Friday 3 February 2006.