Apr 12Personal Liability of Directors for Breaching PECR 2003In today's digitally-driven world, privacy concerns have become paramount. As businesses increasingly rely on electronic communications,...
Dec 15, 2023Is PECR about to get some real teeth? The law is set to change...Firstly - what is PECR? PECR is the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003. They are the main rules that...
Nov 23, 2023When compliance improves commercials: 5 top tips on getting your direct marketing to work for you Direct marketing is an essential way for many businesses to trade. They have a product or service they need to sell to the public and...
Oct 30, 2023Can you afford to ignore the direct marketing laws?Compliance costs money, there is no getting away from that simple fact! The temptation to avoid spending resources on compliance is all...
Sep 25, 2023Your quick-fire guide to PECR - and why it’s important for ANY business doing direct marketingWhat is PECR all about? PECR sets out what you can and can’t do when it comes to direct marketing. If you dabble in any type of direct...
Aug 16, 2023The incredible shrinking marketing personFor those old enough to remember Scott Carey, you will be au fait with The Incredible Shrinking Man. But the incredible shrinking...
Jul 21, 2023Can we cold call other businesses?Cold calling (or unsolicited telemarketing) is a very popular form of marketing and has been around for generations. It is a direct...
May 11, 2023What happens if the Financial Conduct Authority decide not to grant authorisation?‘Minded to’ letter If the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) decide that they are not going to grant authorisation, they will send a...
Mar 14, 2023What is a Section 166 Notice from the FCA?Under Section 166 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has the power to obtain a report...