Unsolicited email (’spam’)

Email has revolutionised how we keep in touch.

But the sheer ease of reaching people by email can have its down side, such as ’spam’ mail you haven’t asked for and don’t want.

If you find you’re receiving a lot of spam, the first thing to do is to check the security options on your email program. It should have a filter that sends most spam straight to a separate junk folder.

You can also stop mail from particular senders. If you’re unsure how to do this, you should speak to your email account provider or check the instructions for the email application being used i.e. Microsoft Outlook.

If these steps don’t do the trick, visit the website of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further advice.

The ICO is responsible for enforcing privacy regulations and should be able to offer further guidance.

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