New warning as basic data security failure fuels ICO fine
As the fall-out from the latest ransomware attack continues, small and medium sized businesses have been warned to ensure they…
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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…
Tories face probe over election telemarketing campaign
The Conservative Party has been accused of using underhand tactics – including a “secret” call centre – during the General…
Due diligence failings spark £50,000 fine for TPS abuse
The Information Commissioner’s Office is continuing its battle against companies abusing the Telephone Preference Service by issuing a £50,000 fine…
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…
Morrisons gets off lightly over deliberate email breach
Morrisons has escaped with little more than a rap on the knuckles despite deliberately sending nearly 131,000 emails to people…
ICO revamps team as Rob Luke exits after 6 months
The Information Commissioner’s Office has appointed a new deputy commissioner following the departure former diplomat Rob Luke, who had only…
Lack of GDPR guidance fuels fears over bombardment
A toxic mix of inertia and perceived inaction on the part of the Information Commissioner’s Office threatens to trigger a…
ICO rebuffs GDPR guidance failings despite RNLI rethink
The Information Commissioner’s Office has dismissed claims that it has been too slow in issuing guidance for the EU General…
Direct mail firms braced for financial impact of GDPR
The direct mail community has added its weight to burgeoning concerns over the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with…