Sole trader whacked with £200,000 fine for rogue texts
The Information Commissioner’s Office has proved it is not only interested in the rogue telemarketing “big boys” after slapping a…
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ICO calls for views on charity marketing ‘soft opt-in’
Charities are being urged to join a consultation on how they can use new data protection rules that allow greater…
Capita secures 70% cut in data breach fine to pay £14m
Outsourcing giant Capita – whose clients span both public and private sector – has agreed to pay a £14m fine…
ICO accelerates action to recover PECR wrecker fines
The Information Commissioner’s Office has signalled a new offensive in its war on so-called nuisance calls after securing yet another…
Ex-accident claims advisor fined for illegal data access
Those who unlawfully access personal data have been issued a stark warning by the Information Commissioner’s Office following the sentencing…
ICO risks row for backing Meta over UK consent or pay
The Information Commissioner’s Office is risking the wrath of privacy groups by backing Meta’s launch of the controversial “consent or…
ICO fingers two rogue energy firms for ‘robo call’ blitz
UK consumers are being warned to be on their guard over a new spate of so-called “robo calls” after two…
Publishers call for consent rethink to bolster online ads
The Government must relax the laws around data sharing for advertising purposes to allow the publishing industry to pursue greater…
ICO plans triage system to tackle complaints emergency
The Information Commissioner’s Office is proposing major changes to its seemingly out-of-control complaints-handling procedure by introducing a “triage” system, that…
Posh Windows duo barred after cheap and nasty calls
Two businessmen from Stoke-on-Trent, who allowed their home improvements company to make hundreds of thousands of nuisance cold-calls, have been…