Data & Marketing Commission Announces New Industry Commissioners

Robert Bond and Gilbert Hill have been named as the two new Industry Commissioners of the Data & Marketing Commission (DMC) – the industry body that oversees and enforces the DMA Code.

Led by the Chief Commissioner, Amerdeep Somal, the DMC investigates and adjudicates reported breaches of the DMA Code by members of the Data & Marketing Association (DMA).

It is now in the process of becoming an Independent Monitoring Body for the Information Commissioners’ Office (ICO) following approval of an industry GDPR Code.

The DMC also has a further extended remit in support of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) with complaints by consumers concerning data, Legitimate Interest, and related matters.

The team of Commissioners works to ensure responsible marketing and ethical marketing practices are maintained.

Amerdeep Somal stated:

“I am delighted to welcome Robert and Gilbert to the DMC and the wealth of experience each will bring to the organisation.

I would like to thank Fedelma Good and Charles Ping, our Industry Commissioners, who will shortly be leaving us, having served their terms. The insight and wisdom they have brought to the DMC have been of immense importance and benefit.”

DMC’s New Industry Commissioners

Robert Bond, a Solicitor & Notary Public and a Compliance & Ethics Professional who started his tenure on Thursday 1 September said:

“I am honoured and delighted to be appointed as an Industry Commissioner. I will do my best to emulate the high standards set by Fedelma Good and Charles Ping.”

Gilbert Hill, a privacy technologist, speaker, and entrepreneur, currently Chief Strategy Officer at Pool Data and commencing his tenure on Thursday 1 December 2022 said:

“In a time of unprecedented change and opportunity in our industry, the DMC is a highly respected arbiter of responsible marketing and I look forward to helping expand its influence and remit in the role of Industry Commissioner.”

For further information, please contact Suzi Higman at suzi.higman@dmcommission.com