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…
nuisance calls
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…
Double victory as rogue firms are clobbered for £220k
The Information Commissioner’s Office is continuing its fight against companies which flout the law by taking action against two nuisance…
New consent warning as firm is rocked by £270,000 fine
A Hampshire company that made 22 million nuisance calls flogging PPI, personal injury claims and debt management services has been…
Scam epidemic keeps phones ringing at City watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Contact Centre is being bombarded by people concerned about scams and potential financial stings, with…
ICO chief Denham vows to investigate TPS ‘shambles’
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has pledged to investigate concerns over the Telephone Preference Service after admitting she was completely unaware…