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…
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ICO proves even a tiny PECR can be reputation wrecker
The Information Commissioner’s Office has proved even the smallest breach of data laws can result in a monetary penalty –…
Cold call crackdown clobbers Fulham pension advisor
The Information Commissioner’s Office might be without a boss for the next month, with Elizabeth Denham gone and successor John…
Unite union fined for abusing data rights of members
Unite the Union, the UK’s second largest trade union which fights for the rights of more than 1.4 million workers,…
Ofcom forces networks to cut off rogue calls at source
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is planning to ratchet up its battle against so-called nuisance calls by attempting to cut them…
Will tougher fines bring victory in nuisance call war?
It seems the fresh clampdown on so-called nuisance calls – proposed in the Government’s data reforms – cannot come soon…
Telemarketing sharks speared but still have a new firm
The battle against rogue marketing firms has claimed yet another scalp, with Glasgow-based company DialADeal Scotland being whacked with a…
Cold war: Another pension business gets hit in the PECR
Halifax-based company Parkin Beacher has become the latest firm to fall foul of the crackdown on illegal marketing to people…
Virgin Media stands accused of targeting the vulnerable
Virgin Media’s marketing methods have once again been called into question following claims that the company bombarded a vulnerable adult…
Rogues back on the phones as PECR gripes hit new high
Concerns that the UK could be hit by a fresh barrage of nuisance calls have been realised with the latest…