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www.oft.gov.uk
As an independent professional organisation, the OFT (Office of fair trading)plays a leading role in promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.

www.environment-agency.gov.uk
The public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales, looking after air, land and water.

www.sepa.org
The Scottish environment protection agency, with a similar mission to the above.

www.dti.gov.uk
The DTI (Department for trade and industry) works to create the best environment for business success in the UK, helping individuals and companies become more productive. Also, by protecting the rights of working people and consumers.

www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
The Information Commissioner is an independent official appointed by the Crown to oversee the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

www.experian.co.uk
Experian is the UK's leading credit reference agency and provides consumers, businesses and the public sector with information and analysis. The organisation has conducted a number of studies into identity theft.

www.incpen.org
The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment is dedicated to analysing the environmental and social effects of packaging, creating a better understanding of the role of packaging and minimising its' the environmental impact.

www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
The Website for the Information Commissioner, an independent official appointed by the Crown to oversee the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The Commissioner is responsible for promoting public access to official information and protecting your personal information.

www.opsi.gov.uk
The website of the Office of Public Sector Information provides online access to UK legislation. Previously the HMSO website, HSMOnline, HMSO continues to exist and fulfil its activities including responsibility for the publication of legislation and the management of Crown copyright operating from within OPSI.

www.cifas.org.uk
CIFAS is a not for profit membership association solely dedicated to the prevention of financial crime. CIFAS provides a range of fraud prevention services to its members, including a fraud avoidance system used by the majority of the UK’s financial services companies. CIFAS also provides best practice guidance, training and networking opportunities. CIFAS services are offered to the general public through the Protective Registration Service which helps to protect consumers from identity fraud.