Firms face bombardment of data requests under GDPR
Companies have been warned to brace themselves for a tsunami of so-called “subject access requests” from consumers as soon as…
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UK bodies publish GDPR ‘legitimate interests’ guidance
With the Information Commissioner’s Office stalling on its own consent guidance for GDPR, the Data Protection Network is offering marketers…
GDPR fears mount over delay to ICO consent guidance
Companies still struggling to get in shape for GDPR have been dealt yet another blow following claims that the vital…
Retail marketing hub says it is already GDPR compliant
Fresh Relevance, the realtime online marketing hub whose clients include Homebase, Jessops, Thorntons and Jewson, has claimed it is fully…
UK shoppers failing to see benefits of data exchange
The UK retail sector could find its data-driven marketing efforts severely curtailed under the new EU data protection regime, with…
Cyber insurance ‘unlikely to cover massive GDPR fines’
Companies banking on cyber insurance to protect themselves against the harsh penalties due under GDPR could be in for a…
Irish boost budget for data regulator over GDPR fears
The Irish have finally acted to beef up the country’s data protection regulator, which governs many of the world’s top…
Wetherspoons deletes entire email marketing database
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has taken the unprecedented step of deliberately wiping out its entire email marketing database, amid claims…
Industry backs new UK data laws but calls for dialogue
The Government has revealed plans to replace the Data Protection Act – outlined in the Queen’s Speech – and bring…
Charity regulator admits only ICO can issue FPS fines
The Fundraising Regulator has admitted it will be powerless to fine charities which fail to sign up people to the Fundraising…