Phone-paid Services Authority provides update on Code 15

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The Phone-paid Services Authority has published the responses received to its Code 15 Discussion Document and given an update on the review and its next stages. The new code will introduce standards, focus on the prevention of harm and be easier to implement. The reponses have helped inform the code, particularly by emphasising the importance of ensuring the barrier to market entry right is important, in addition to setting clear requirements and responsibilities. In terms of next steps, the code remains in the development phase and a formal consultation will be launched in the first half of 2021.