Tories fail to keep PECR up again in fresh email gaffe
The Conservative Party has been forced to report itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office after a bungled mass email has…
ICO warns organisations after spate of email cock-ups
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a warning to organisations to use alternatives to the BCC email function when sending…
To BCC, or not to BCC – ICO fine answers the question
Companies which fail to provide adequate training to staff on bulk email practices – which can lead to unsecure use…
LGBTQ+ charity battered for confidential email gaffe
A transgender charity has learnt the hard way that failing to keep the personal data of users secure can have…
UK firms issued red alert as Microsoft hack escalates
All UK businesses which use Microsoft’s Exchange software are being urged to check their systems immediately for signs of hacking…
New consumer campaign to tackle rise of pension scams
With the Government still dawdling over enforcing a ban on pension cold calling, UK regulators have joined forces to launch…
Direct mail shines like a beacon in ‘post-truth world’
Direct mail may still be derided as “shit that folds” in adland but in the real world the humble mailshot…
EU warns over email complaints
Brand owners which operate online businesses have been warned to ensure they provide an email address for complaints after Ryanair…
HMRC warns over tax rebate scam
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a new scam warning after a fresh wave of rogue tax refund emails…
New warning over dating scams
Consumers who use dating sites are being warned never to hand over money to people they meet online – no…