Does GDPR apply to b2b data?
For the purposes of this article we are defining b2b data as personal data which has been collected within a…
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Mailchimp & GDPR: Complete Compliance Guide for UK Businesses
Marketers should be aware that using these tools and their features can cause a legal compliance headache when it comes…
GDPR Training Requirements: Who needs to do GDPR training?
GDPR might not be everyone’s favourite topic but it is important. With financial penalties for non-compliance soaring over the last…
Can I get compensation for a GDPR Data Breach?
For companies that breach the GDPR this means they can be liable for a financial penalty paid to the Supervisory…
How the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could change marketing in the UK
The UK government recently published the outcome of their consultation on the Data Reform Bill (now known as the Data…
Royal Mail fined £20,000 under PECR for marketing automation gone wrong
This case tells us that it is important to continually review the potential impact of human error or technical error…
The Biggest GDPR Fines So Far (2026)
UK GDPR and EU GDPR have introduced some stiff penalties for poor data protection practices.
What the marketing team at Virgin Media got wrong about PECR
The ICO’s recent enforcement action against Virgin Media shows us that some marketers are still failing to understand the ICO’s…
What does the biggest security exploit of the year mean for your GDPR compliance?
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Log4j 2, an open-source Java package used on Apache servers to enable an…
Is Google Forms GDPR compliant?
Google Forms can be GDPR compliant, but only if a number of GDPR compliant procedures are put in place.
GDPR: what counts as personal data?
To comply with UK GDPR and EU GDPR it is necessary to understand the definition of personal data under GDPR.
GDPR & Google Workspace: How to stay compliant with GDPR
Using Google Workspace can help improve your productivity, but it can also easily turn into a GDPR nightmare if the…
Facebook to update cookie consent controls on Facebook & Instagram in Europe
Facebook announced via their newsroom on Thursday (23rd September 2021) that they will be changing their cookie consent controls within…
Europe data privacy decisions round-up August 2021
The High Court of England and Wales held that controllers and processors outside of the EU that nominate a representative…
Most ironic PECR fine yet as firm selling nuisance call blocker fined under TPS rules
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), in the United Kingdom, has fined Yes Consumer Solutions Limited (YCSL) £170,000 for making 188,493…
How much are GDPR fines?
There are two tiers of fine under the EU-GDPR & UK-GDPR. The tiers are based on the type of violation…
GDPR Fines for Individuals: Can an individual really get a GDPR fine?
In this article we’ll explore how individuals can receive fines under the UK-GDPR & EU-GDPR.
GDPR & Recaptcha: How to stay compliant with GDPR
In this article we will explore how to stay compliant with GDPR and PECR when using ReCaptcha. We’ll start by…
GDPR & Google Analytics 4: What you need to know
Switching to Google Analytics 4 gives marketers & site managers a wide range benefits.
ICO fines protein e-commerce company Muscle Foods Limited for sending millions of marketing messages without valid consent
The ICO’s investigation found that Muscle Food’s had contravened Regulation 22 of PECR.