Spam crusade lands charity in hot water with data watchdog

March 5, 2024 at 04:35AM Penny Appeal, a charity providing aid to crisis-hit countries, has been ordered by the Information Commissioner’s Office to cease sending unsolicited texts after dispatching over 460,000 messages to 52,000 people without consent. Despite prior warnings, the charity was found to still be sending illegal marketing texts, prompting the ICO to … Read more

Thought GDPR Compliance Was Hard? Buckle Up

November 29, 2023 at 02:09PM Since GDPR’s inception, global privacy laws have expanded significantly, creating challenges for businesses in managing consent and compliance. Many firms struggle with enforcing effective consent despite using consent banners, as global data protection laws vary in requirements. Constant updates and adaptable consent management technology are crucial for businesses to navigate … Read more