ICO regulatory masterplan barely raises an eyebrow
The data regulator’s much-hyped three-year plan – ICO25 – appears to have fallen victim to the summer holiday season or…
PECR
ICO vows to get tough on predatory calls and FoI mess
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published a new three-year plan, pledging to prioritise action in the first 12 months on…
JD Sports faces ICO red card over potential PECR breach
JD Sports is under investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office over a potential PECR infringement, after being monitored by the…
Reed recruitment gets ICO rollicking for PECR gaffe
Recruitment giant Reed has become the latest business to join the PECR Hall of Shame after being caught sending out…
Car finance firm whacked for barrage of illegal texts
Car loan company Finance Giant, which claims it is focused on improving the lives of consumers through safe, simple, convenient…
ICO finally collars Penrith firm over illegal Covid texts
The Information Commissioner’s Office is continuing to meet its pledge to crackdown on firms exploiting Covid-19 to make a quick…
Bully-boy firms hit where it hurts for calling vulnerable
Companies that persist in targeting vulnerable consumers have been warned they face being named and shamed – and hit where…
Royal Mail bows to data audit after fresh PECR cock-up
Royal Mail has vowed to undertake a full internal data protection audit of its direct marketing practices – and implement…
Ofcom press-gangs phone networks into scam call war
Ofcom’s fight against telemarketing crooks is being dialled up to the max with a multi-pronged attack designed to further strengthen…
Payday loan firm spanked over 750,000 illegal texts
Payday loan firm The Money Hive – whose website boasts “we understand how important your privacy is to you” –…