UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003
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ICO hits sole trader with £200,000 fine for sending nearly one million spam texts
The penalty is for breaches of PECR which govern unsolicited electronic marketing.
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Game, set and match – UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act passes
The new Act sets up frameworks for sharing of business and customer data, and digital identity verification.
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HelloFresh fined £140,000 for sending 80 million spam texts and emails
Over 8,700 complaints were logged over spam messages from HelloFresh.
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Consultation opens on UK cold-calling ban
Government aims to simplify restrictions, extend scope and beef up enforcement in drive against unsolicited direct marketing.