PPI cowboys ride roughshod over latest ICO crackdown
As the Terminator-style PPI compensation ads roll out, fresh evidence has emerged that directors of rogue claims companies are putting…
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ICO ratchets up TPS abuse clampdown with £85k fine
The Information Commissioner’s Office has shown it will take no prisoners in its crackdown on abuse of the Telephone Preference…
TPS screening gaffe sparks fresh warning from ICO
A major Telephone Preference Service screening cock-up has triggered a fresh warning from the Information Commissioner’s Office over non-compliance after…
DMA launches mobile call blocking app linked to TPS
The DMA is launching a new mobile call blocking app – linked to the Telephone Preference Service – which it…
Bradford firms whacked for £150,000 over TPS failings
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a fresh warning to companies making direct marketing calls that they must run their…
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…
‘Industry champion’ Hancock keeps digital minister role
The direct marketing industry has escaped the political turmoil sparked by last week’s General Election result after it was confirmed…
MPs urged to ensure rogue call directors bill is not axed
Parliament is being urged to make sure that the pledge to make directors of rogue telemarketing companies personally liable for…
Double-glazing firm smashed for £50k over TPS breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office has made life rather gloomy for double-glazing company Brighter Home Solutions after it bashed the firm…
Govt in dock as yet another rogue call director gets off
Keurboom Communications director Gregory Rudd – whose company has just been fined a record £400,000 for making nearly 100 million…